Criticism of the PEGA Spyware Report

by name voted on 23.11.2023

Summary

This motion criticizes the PEGA Committee's report on spyware, arguing it is politically biased and infringes on national security competences. It suggests that instead of EU-wide regulation, Member States should maintain control over their own surveillance tools.

9 23.11.2023

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justice

human rights

european union

public administration

international relations

Key points

The PEGA Committee's report is criticized for being politically biased and relying on unreliable or questionable sources.
The motion argues that the committee exceeded its legal mandate by attempting to influence matters of national security.
National security should remain the exclusive responsibility and competence of individual Member States.
Spyware is viewed as an indispensable tool for intelligence, national defense, and fighting organized crime.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution

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