The European Parliament’s Oversight of the Agencies of the Area of Freedom, Security and JusticeWhere are we Now and Where are we Heading

  1. Ruiz Díaz, Lucas J. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Granada, Spain
Journal:
Cuadernos europeos de Deusto

ISSN: 1130-8354

Year of publication: 2022

Issue Title: The EU Migration, Border Management and Asylum Reform in the Aftermath of the «Refugee Crisis»: Towards an Effective Enforcement

Issue: 6

Pages: 29-60

Type: Article

DOI: 10.18543/CED.2583 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Despite becoming a legislative actor comparable to the Council after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the European Parliament (EP) still lacks the power to effectively scrutinize the implementation of the European Union (EU) law and policies by the agencies of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ). The case of Frontex has demonstrated the extent to which the successful protection of human rights is at stake when it comes to the activities at the external borders to halt irregular migration flows and other illegal cross-border activities. Abuses in this regard have been highlighted by several International Organizations and non-Governmental Organizations, forcing the EU Institutions to act accordingly. This paper analyzes the current state of affairs of the EP’s powers to scrutiny AFSJ agencies after the progressive enhancement of their mandates in the last decade, and suggests several recommendations to enhance the accountability of these agencies to fully respect the principles of the rule of Law and the values on which the EU is based. Received: 31 July 2022Acepted: 28 September 2022

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