A single area without internal border checks — the Schengen Area — requires a common policy on the EU external borders. Boundaries mean freedom in security. When the Schengen Area entered into force in 1995, checks at the internal borders were abolished and a single external border was created. ...
Upon request by the PETI Committee, this study considers issues raised in petitions to the European Parliament by citizens concerned about the way Brexit will impact on their rights. In particular, it first looks at the changes that Brexit will determine in relation to voting rights, the right t...
Protecting the public from security threats and safeguarding fundamental rights involves a delicate balance. Brutal terror attacks and technological innovations making possible large-scale communications data monitoring have further complicated the matter, triggering concerns about violations of...