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Police and customs cooperation

Outline of the Community (European Union) legislation about Police and customs cooperation

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Police and customs cooperation

The protection of citizens requires better mutual assistance and exchanges of information between the law enforcement agencies of Member States. In particular, it is imperative that cooperation between national police as well as customs authorities be stepped-up to effectively fight crime at both local and European levels.
Mutual assistance between police services is based on bodies such as Europol and the European Police College (Cepol). Customs cooperation is based on the Naples II Convention.
In addition, various instruments have been put in place to achieve police and customs cooperation targets. These include the specific programme “Prevention of and fight against crime”, the Customs 2013 programme and the modernised customs code.

POLICE COOPERATION

Standing Committee on operational cooperation on internal security
Cooperation between special intervention units
Stepping up cross-border cooperation (Prüm Decision)
Cooperation in criminal matters: protection of personal data
Simplifying the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities
Joint investigation teams
Sharing of information on terrorist kidnappings
A global approach to PNR data transfers
Information management in the area of freedom, security and justice
The external dimension of the area of freedom, security and justice
Exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of the Member States
Enhancing police and customs cooperation in the European Union
Improved effectiveness, enhanced interoperability and synergies between European databases

Action programmes

Specific programme: Preventing and combating crime (2007-2013)
Framework programme concerning police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (AGIS)
Robert Schuman project (1998-2000)

Europol

European Police Office – Europol (from 1.1.2010)
Access to the Visa Information System (VIS) by the national authorities and Europol
Protecting the euro against counterfeiting: the role of Europol
The European Police College (CEPOL)
Secretariat for the joint supervisory data-protection bodies
Democratic control over Europol
Transmission of personal data by Europol
Europol: European Police Office (until 31.12.2009)

Maintaining public order and safety

European network for the protection of public figures
Security in connection with football matches with an international dimension
Exchange of information on movements of groups
Prevention and control of hooliganism

CUSTOMS COOPERATION

Customs 2013 (2008-2013)
Action programme: Customs 2007 (2003-2007)
Money laundering: prevention through customs cooperation
International convention on the simplification and harmonisation of customs procedures
Convention on mutual assistance and cooperation between customs administrations (Naples II)
Strategy for the evolution of the Customs Union
The role of customs in the integrated management of external borders
Strategy for the Customs Union

Agreements with non-EU countries

Customs Agreement with Japan
Agreement with China
Agreement with India
Agreement with Hong Kong
Agreement with Canada
Agreement with the Republic of Korea

Judicial cooperation in criminal matters

Outline of the Community (European Union) legislation about Judicial cooperation in criminal matters

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Judicial cooperation in criminal matters

Combating crime involves strengthening dialogue and action between the criminal justice authorities of Member States. Consequently, the European Union (EU) has established specific bodies to facilitate mutual assistance. In particular, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network support cooperation between judicial authorities.
Judicial cooperation in criminal matters is based on the principle of mutual recognition of judgements and judicial decisions by Member States. It involves the approximation of related national laws and the application of common minimum rules. The minimum rules mainly relate to the admissibility of evidence and the rights of crime victims as well as of individuals in criminal procedures.
Introduced by the Maastricht Treaty in 1993, judicial cooperation in criminal matters comes under Title V of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

GENERAL FRAMEWORK

The Stockholm Programme
Action plan on the Stockholm Programme
The Hague Programme: 10 priorities for the next five years
Standing Committee on operational cooperation on internal security
Rights of victims of crime (Proposal)
Right of access to a lawyer (Proposal)
Compensation to crime victims
Exchange of information from criminal records
Cooperation in criminal matters: protection of personal data
Standing of victims in criminal proceedings
Mutual assistance in criminal matters between Member States
Convention on extradition between Member States
Simplified extradition procedure between Member States
Cooperation of individuals to combat organised crime
European e-Justice Strategy
European Case Law Identifier
Justice Forum
The rights of crime victims
Plan d’action statistique 2011-2015 pour l’évaluation de la criminalité
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Developing a comprehensive EU strategy to measure crime and criminal justice
The external dimension of the area of freedom, security and justice
Jurisdiction in criminal matters: first and third pillar
Green Paper on criminal proceedings
Agreement with the United States on extradition
Agreement with the United States on mutual legal assistance
Agreement with Japan on mutual legal assistance

Eurojust

Decision establishing Eurojust
Fight against organised crime and terrorism: role of Eurojust and the European Judicial Network

European network of points of contact

European Judicial Network
A new dimension for European judicial training
Judicial training in the European Union
Framework for the exchange of liaison magistrates

Action programmes

Criminal Justice specific programme (2007-13)
Specific programme: Preventing and combating crime (2007-2013)
Framework programme concerning police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (AGIS)
Grotius II – Criminal
Grotius

MUTUAL RECOGNITION

European protection order
The right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings
Jurisdiction in criminal proceedings: prevention and settlement of conflicts
Mutual recognition of supervision measures
Mutual recognition of pre-trial supervision measures
European evidence warrant (EEW)
Green Paper on mutual recognition of non-custodial pre-trial supervision measures
Supervision of sentenced persons or persons on conditional release
Mutual recognition of custodial sentences and measures involving deprivation of liberty
Taking account of convictions in Member States in the course of new criminal proceedings
Recognition and execution of confiscation orders
Mutual recognition of financial penalties
Execution of orders freezing property or evidence
European arrest warrant
Agreement on the surrender procedure between the EU Member States, Iceland and Norway
Convention on Driving Disqualifications
Criminal convictions: disqualifications
Recognition of decisions in criminal matters: strengthening mutual trust
Green Paper on the presumption of innocence
Criminal proceedings: conflicts of jurisdiction and the ne bis in idem principle (Green Paper)

WAR CRIMES

Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes: criminal investigation and prosecution
Network of contact points in respect of persons responsible for genocide and crimes against humanity
European and international courts

Education and training: general framework

Outline of the Community (European Union) legislation about Education and training: general framework

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Education and training: general framework

Education and training play a key role in transforming the European Union (EU) into a world-leading knowledge-based society and economy. Since the adoption of the Lisbon Strategy in 2000, political cooperation in education and training has been strengthened – first by the “Education and Training 2010” work programme, followed-up by the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training “ET 2020”. This cooperation has led to the formulation of common targets and initiatives that encompass all types of education and training and all stages in lifelong learning. They are supported by a number of funding programmes, such as the Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-13 and Erasmus Mundus 2009-13. Furthermore, a number of networks and agencies support action in education and training, namely the Audiovisual, Education and Culture Executive Agency and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE LISBON STRATEGY

Key competences for a changing world
Delivering lifelong learning for knowledge, creativity and innovation
Modernising education and training: a vital contribution to prosperity and social cohesion in Europe
Success of Lisbon strategy hinges on urgent reforms

Reference documents

Education and Training 2020 (ET 2020)
Promoting creativity and innovation through education and training
Promoting entrepreneurship in schools and universities
A coherent framework of indicators and benchmarks for monitoring the Lisbon objectives
European benchmarks in education and training
Efficiency and equity in European education and training systems
Investing efficiently in education and training
Concrete future objectives of education systems
Work programme on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems in Europe
The Lisbon Special European Council (March 2000): Towards a Europe of Innovation and Knowledge
The Bologna process: setting up the European Higher Education Area

PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES

Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013
Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-13
Youth employment: opportunities
Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Eurydice
Netd@ys Europe
Programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities (2004 – 2006)
Online learning: eLearning Programme (2004-06)
Erasmus Mundus (2004-08)
SOCRATES – Phase II
Leonardo da Vinci (Phase II) 2000-2006
Tempus III (2000-06)