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Amidst increasing political pressure to adopt a stricter approach to migration, certain EU Member States have begun calling for reform of the protections available to migrants under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The calls have centred around Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR.Article 3 prohibits torture and inhuman and degrading treatment. It blocks states from deporting individuals to places where they would be at risk of such treatment. It is absolute and cannot be restricted ...

The IA underpins the revision of ENISA's mandate to adapt it to the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and the main stakeholder needs. It also supports: the revision of the ECCF to expand and clarify its scope and improve its governance and procedures; targeted amendments to the NIS2 Directive to facilitate and align compliance across the internal market; the filling of regulatory gaps by setting up an EU-level framework to enhance ICT supply chain security against non-technical risks. The IA ...

The EU economy faces a pivotal moment marked by acute geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics. The escalating Middle East conflict has triggered a renewed energy shock, reversing the disinflationary trend and dampening growth prospects. While the labour market remains resilient, households and firms are grappling with high costs of living and tighter financing conditions. Simultaneously, fiscal pressures are mounting as Member States balance the need for strategic investment in defence ...

This note places fraud against the EU budget in its political and legal context. It explains the nature of frauds frequently undertaken and discusses their level. It outlines actions to combat fraud and describes the role of the European Parliament.