Notices by Statewatch (statewatch@mastodon.world)

Here it is: Frontex's birth certificate.

20 years ago, this document came into force and established the agency that has since been involved in countless human rights violations, tragedies, and more.

Let's review a few.

EU member states can now collect and share information on so-called “potential terrorists”.

But who is classified as a "potential terrorist?

A "shared understanding" was reached this year without democratic scrutiny. This left broad criteria for deciding who is a "potential terrorist or violent extremist threat".

The definition includes individuals categorised as:
• refugees and asylum seekers
• climate and environmental activists

Deportations: EU considers stepping up visa sanctions after Iraq and Gambia change policies

Member states are discussing the way ahead for the visa sanctions regime, which may see more threats levelled at third countries deemed insufficiently cooperative with EU deportations

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