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More safeguards for online privacy rights
Data protection - 25/01/2012
Proposals would introduce a single set of rules giving individuals more control over how their personal data is managed and used.
Raising awareness of citizens' rights
EU Citizens' rights - 16/12/2011
Understanding your rights as an EU citizen is key to taking advantage of the benefits – such as the possibility to live and work anywhere in the Union.
A win-win immigration policy
Immigration and asylum - 21/11/2011
New approach to migration would establish agreements with EU neighbours and other countries to benefit the people and the countries concerned.
Blueprint for EU policy on criminal law
Judicial cooperation - 21/09/2011
New plan will help protect citizens through effective implementation of EU-wide rules and define what violations should be considered as criminal offences.
Making integration a win-win situation
Immigration and asylum - 25/07/2011
EU citizens and migrants alike agree that integration requires language skills, employment, respect for the local culture and an unambiguous legal status.
Mixed progress on fundamental rights
EU Citizens' rights - 20/06/2011
Marginalised Roma, the poor treatment of asylum seekers and threats to data protection - three challenges the EU must solve in upholding fundamental rights.
Corruption: stepping up the fight
Fight against crime and terrorism - 06/06/2011
Package of measures would better arm EU countries to fight corruption.
Managing immigration fairly and effectively
Immigration and asylum - 26/05/2011
New measures would help EU countries better manage the flow of immigrants, meet their need for new workers and prevent abuses.
Putting victims first
EU Citizens' rights - 20/05/2011
The Commission has proposed a package of minimum rights for crime victims that would apply throughout the EU.
Developing a common approach to migration
Immigration and asylum - 06/05/2011
The EU is seeking to create a common asylum system, strengthen border controls, increase oversight of its border-free travel area and use immigration policy to help fill gaps in the labour market.
Roma - new targets for better integration
Human rights - 07/04/2011
Plan to improve Roma peoples' access to education, the jobs market, healthcare and housing.
Consular help for all EU nationals
EU Citizens' rights - 23/03/2011
New measures will promote EU citizens' right to consular protection when they are travelling or living outside the EU and when their own country is not represented locally.
Separation for international couples: ending the headache
EU Citizens' rights - 21/03/2011
New European rules on property rights will simplify legal aspects of separation, divorce and death for couples with different nationalities and couples living in different countries.
Stronger rights for children
EU Citizens' rights - 17/02/2011
EU plans to protect children and uphold their rights throughout Europe and overseas.
Striking a balance between security and privacy
Fight against crime and terrorism - 03/02/2011
EU plans will allow international air passenger data to be used under strict conditions in the fight against terrorism and serious crime.
Defending the defenders of human rights
Human rights - 10/12/2010
Those working to promote the human rights of others, often putting their own lives at risk in the process, are being honoured by the EU on 10 December - Human Rights Day.
Breaking down barriers for disabled people
EU Citizens' rights - 15/11/2010
Ten-year strategy for people with disabilities so they can take part in all aspects of daily life across the EU.
Enshrining the EU’s fundamental rights
Human rights - 19/10/2010
Strategy to ensure the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – encapsulating civic, personal, economic, and social rights – is adhered to across the bloc.
Modern slavery: horrors of trafficking
Human rights - 18/10/2010
Effective response to trafficking remains a distant goal. A coordinated EU approach against trafficking in people needed to fight the criminals and protect victims.
Letter of rights for criminal suspects
EU Citizens' rights - 22/07/2010
Commission introduces legislation requiring EU countries to inform suspects of their rights in writing on arrest. The proposal follows recent legislation entitling suspects to translation and interpretation services.
Discrimination in the spotlight
EU Citizens' rights - 29/04/2010
Annual EU competition celebrates journalism that sheds light on discrimination issues in Europe.
Justice and security: advantages for citizens and businesses
EU Citizens' rights - 20/04/2010
New five-year plan for collaboration between EU member countries on judicial matters and internal security.
Protecting the weakest
Human rights - 29/03/2010
EU steps up fight against human trafficking and child sex predators.
Striking a balance between privacy and security
Data protection - 25/03/2010
EU prepares new negotiations with US government on transfer of bank data for purpose of fighting terrorism.
More legal certainty for cross-border marriages
EU Citizens' rights - 24/03/2010
New rules in 10 EU countries would let international couples choose which country’s law applies to their divorces.
112 - Europe's lifeline
EU Citizens' rights - 11/02/2010
Most Europeans still do not know they can call 112 anywhere in the EU to contact the police, fire brigade or an ambulance.
Seized mafia assets put to good use
Fight against crime and terrorism - 02/12/2009
EU supports the development of southern Italy by providing funding to convert former mafia property into educational and business centres.
EU lobbying under spotlight
EU Citizens' rights - 28/10/2009
Report: Register of interest groups has changed corporate climate.
Asylum: common standards and higher efficiency
Immigration and asylum - 21/10/2009
New rules proposed to put a stop to European ‘asylum lottery’.
Wills made easier
EU Citizens' rights - 15/10/2009
Common rules proposed for cross-border inheritances.
A new life for refugees
Immigration and asylum - 02/09/2009
Proposal for programme to coordinate resettlement of refugees at the EU level.
Living abroad in the EU
EU Citizens' rights - 02/07/2009
Some EU countries are making it hard for other EU nationals to obtain residence permits.
Preventing fresh terror
24/06/2009
EU calls for preventive action against growing risk of terrorist attacks using chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
Freedom, justice, security: a balancing act
EU Citizens' rights - 10/06/2009
Closer cooperation between EU countries on the agenda for justice and home affairs.
EU steps up fight against trafficking of humans and child abuse
Human rights - 25/03/2009
New laws to protect the most vulnerable people against terrible crimes.
Managing asylum together
Immigration and asylum - 18/02/2009
Office would promote EU asylum cooperation, run training programmes and share information.
Need help? Dial 112
EU Citizens' rights - 11/02/2009
One telephone number for emergency services throughout Europe.
Stories on human rights
Human rights - 09/12/2008
Series of films marks the 60th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights.
A humane blanket approach to asylum seekers
Immigration and asylum - 03/12/2008
Amended asylum laws to end detention and improve conditions.
Protecting rights activists
Human rights - 07/10/2008
EU celebrates UN declaration of human rights with tribute to dissidents.
Reaching out to migrants
Immigration and asylum - 02/10/2008
First immigration centre outside EU borders ready to start work.
Equality: making the laws work
Human rights - 29/09/2008
Conference on discrimination highlights gap between laws and practice.
Respecting diversity - EU campaign truck hits road for 10-country tour
EU Citizens' rights - 22/07/2008
The EU has some of the widest-ranging anti-discrimination legislation in the world. But sometimes it takes more than laws to drive the message home.
No to torture!
EU Citizens' rights - 30/06/2008
Fifty-seven countries, including 11 in the EU, are taking part in a campaign to raise awareness of the horrors of torture.
Shining a light on EU lawmaking
EU Citizens' rights - 23/06/2008
A catalogue of bodies seeking to influence EU policy formation opens for registrations on 23 June.
Common principles for immigration and asylum
Immigration and asylum - 17/06/2008
10-point strategy adopted to curb illegal immigration and avoid shortages of skilled labour.
Need help? Dial 112
EU Citizens' rights - 09/06/2008
One telephone number for emergency services throughout Europe.
Managing borders in a globalised world
Borders and border control - visa - 13/02/2008
New package seeks to deal with pressures of migration and people trafficking – while keeping things easy for legitimate travellers.
