JPSG Europol invitation to forum for fundamental rights

The Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol (JPSG) has recently adopted overall provisions for a forum for fundamental rights which will assist the JSPG with independent advice. The Riksdag delegation to the JPSG has participated in this work. The JPSG has now published an invitation for those who wish to be a part of the forum. 

The invitation is aimed at individuals and relevant authorities and bodies at EU level and national level, as well as international and intergovernmental organisations, academia and civil society organisations. In order to be suitable for membership of the forum, either documented qualifications, expertise or professional experience are required in the areas of fundamental rights and crime prevention. Expressions of interest may be submitted up until 2 September.

Under the revised Europol regulation which came into force on 1 June 2022, the JSPG will establish an advisory body for fundamental rights. If so requested, the forum will assist the JSPC with independent advice on issues concerning fundamental rights. At a meeting in February 2024, the JSPC adopted the changes to its internal Rules of Procedure which are required in order to establish the forum.

The Riksdag’s JPSG delegation has participated in work to formulate the overall provisions for the forum.

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JPSG Europol is a joint parliamentary scrutiny group that monitors Europol, he European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. The Group consists of members from the national parliaments of the EU and the European Parliament and it meets twice a year. The Riksdag JPSG delegation participates in the meetings. In order to carry out its scrutiny, JPSG Europol can access various documents and interview leading officials from Europol and other bodies. JPSG Europol is also to be consulted regarding Europol's multiannual programme planning, which usually takes place in connection with the autumn meetings of the JPSG. 

• Call for expression of Interest to the JPSG consultative forum for multiannual rights
• About the consultative forum in report 2023/24:Europol1
• Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol (JPSG on Europol) – About JPSG
• Europol on the IPEX website
• Interparliamentary cooperation in the EU – Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol