FRONTEX – WHICH WAY?
The European Commission will soon present its legislative proposal to reform the mandate of Frontex.
The Greens/EFA Group commissioned a study because we think that lessons from the past should be integrated, and that this revision should be used as an opportunity to put respect for fundamental rights, accountability and governance at the forefront of the agency. The study examines recent institutional reports by the European Parliament, EU Ombudsperson, OLAF and Frontex Management Board, assessing their recommendations and translating these into concrete recommendations for the for the Regulation on European Border and Coast Guard.
The launch event of this study takes place on Thursday July 2nd, from 10:30 – 12:00 in the European Parliament (Room AIE2), where it will be presented to Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens and the European Commission.
Join us to discuss the recommendations for the upcoming revision and exchange with our guests and experts!
Speakers:
- Violeta Moreno-Lax, Professor of International Law (Hertie School & Queen Mary University of London), & Laura Salzano, Lecturer in European Union Law (ESADE); researchers and authors of the study
- Hans Leijtens, Executive Director of Frontex
- Olivier Onidi, Deputy Director-General for Schengen and Internal Security & Schengen Coordinator in DG HOME
Hosted & moderated by Tineke Strik, Greens/EFA MEP
Following the event, you are welcome to stay for an informal lunch, which provides the opportunity to continue the exchange.
If you would like to attend, please register here.
Venue
European Parliament, Brussels
Entrance: Altiero Spinelli Building (see MAP here - https://www.europarl.europa.eu/traineeships/welcomePack/bru-overview-build-map_en.pdf?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--l-yId_4K3VT7bMojnZBJfNubSNgc7tveLg7YSWzx0q8HS4dWsI0FXdG8ree_gQrbQG1oA)
Room: SPINELLI 1E2
Arrival & Registration
Please arrive 30 minutes before the event (10h) to collect your badge and pass security.
If you do not have a parliamentary badge:
Please go to the self-service registration machines at Station Europe (Place du Luxembourg) and print your badge using the same ID document you used during registration. Our team will be present from 10h onwards to assist if needed and to guide participants through security to the meeting room (see MAP)
Please bring the same ID you used when registering.
If you already have a valid parliamentary access badge: You can enter directly and proceed to the meeting room.
On-the-day contact
If you have any difficulties finding the entrance or encounter any issues on the day, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Greens/EFA contact: Karlijn - karlijnsaar.bos@europarl.europa.eu, +31621612041
We are really looking forward to welcoming you in the European Parliament!
Below you will find the practical information for joining the event remotely.
Meeting link -
Meeting number: 2788 421 6992
Meeting password: TWvVmnYW336
We recommend joining a few minutes before the start of the event to ensure that your connection is working properly.
Technical support
If you experience any technical difficulties joining the event, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Karlijn – karlijnsaar.bos@europarl.europa.eu, +31 6 2161 2041
