Other events - Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) in LIBE - 17-10-2024 - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Fundamental rights compliant migration management, safeguarding fundamental rights in digital area and extensive expertise in victim’s rights area are the main priorities of the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) in regards of its cooperation with LIBE Committee, Director Sirpa Rautio highlighted in an exchange with LIBE Members on 17 October.

FRA Director emphasized the significance of timely evidence and expert insights in strengthening both the committee's legislative and non-legislative initiatives in three priority areas.

In the area of migration, current initiatives focus on supporting the establishment of national independent monitoring mechanisms as per the Pact, with guidance provided to EU Member States and addressing allegations of ill-treatment at borders. Another priority is digital area, where the Agency developed a robust evidence base concerning the implications of artificial intelligence, data protection, and online content moderation, positioning itself as a reliable source for the LIBE Committee on these critical issues. In the victim's rights field, FRA is prepared to assist in negotiations by providing a targeted paper that consolidates research findings related to reporting mechanisms, protections against secondary victimization, and effective support services.