Summary
The European Parliament is evaluating a proposed agreement to allow Frontex to perform executive border tasks in Mauritania, raising serious concerns about human rights and accountability. 9 22.11.2023
Other
justice
refugee
human rights
social policy
administrative law
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The European Parliament is reviewing a proposed agreement to allow Frontex to operate with executive authority in Mauritania.
- There are significant concerns regarding the human rights landscape in Mauritania, including the lack of a formal asylum system and reports of arbitrary deportations.
- Frontex is legally required to ensure that all operations strictly adhere to EU standards regarding fundamental rights and personal data protection.
- A status agreement is a mandatory legal requirement if Frontex teams are to exercise executive powers in a non-EU country.
Speeches
14 Speeches in total
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Contra
Roberta METSOLA
PPE
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation concerning negotiations on a status agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation concerning negotiations on a status agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
DRAFT OPINION on the ongoing negotiations on a status agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in Mauritania
OPINION on the ongoing negotiations on a status agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in Mauritania
Negotiations on a status agreement on operational activities carried out by Frontex in Mauritania
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