European Union area of freedom, security and justice
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The European Union area of freedom, security and justice is a policy and legal framework that aims to ensure free movement while coordinating member states’ cooperation on immigration, asylum, border control, police, and judicial matters.
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Target entity: European Union area of freedom, security and justice Context triple: [Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, legalBasisFor, European Union area of freedom, security and justice]
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Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is a zone of European countries that have abolished internal border controls to allow passport-free movement of people across most of the continent.
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Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is a pan-European intergovernmental organization focused on promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across its member states.
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Eurojust
Eurojust is the European Union agency that coordinates judicial cooperation among member states to combat serious cross-border crime.
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European Research Area
The European Research Area is a unified research and innovation space of the European Union that aims to integrate national scientific systems, promote cross-border collaboration, and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness in research.
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European Commission
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: European Union area of freedom, security and justice Target entity description: The European Union area of freedom, security and justice is a policy and legal framework that aims to ensure free movement while coordinating member states’ cooperation on immigration, asylum, border control, police, and judicial matters.
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A.
Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is a zone of European countries that have abolished internal border controls to allow passport-free movement of people across most of the continent.
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B.
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is a pan-European intergovernmental organization focused on promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across its member states.
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C.
Eurojust
Eurojust is the European Union agency that coordinates judicial cooperation among member states to combat serious cross-border crime.
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D.
European Research Area
The European Research Area is a unified research and innovation space of the European Union that aims to integrate national scientific systems, promote cross-border collaboration, and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness in research.
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E.
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
European Union policy area
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legal framework ⓘ pillar of European integration ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
coordinate cooperation on asylum policy among EU member states
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coordinate cooperation on external border control among EU member states ⓘ coordinate cooperation on immigration policy among EU member states ⓘ coordinate judicial cooperation in civil matters among EU member states ⓘ coordinate judicial cooperation in criminal matters among EU member states ⓘ coordinate police cooperation among EU member states ⓘ ensure free movement of persons within the European Union ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
AFSJ
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European Union area of freedom, security and justice ⓘ
surface form:
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
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| coordinatedBy |
Council of the European Union
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surface form:
Justice and Home Affairs Council
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| developedBy | European Council ⓘ |
| historicalDevelopment | originated in the Justice and Home Affairs pillar of the Maastricht Treaty ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
EU member states
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European Commission ⓘ |
| includesInstrument |
Dublin Regulation
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Eurodac system ⓘ Eurojust legal framework ⓘ European Arrest Warrant ⓘ Europol legal framework ⓘ Frontex legal framework ⓘ Prüm Decisions ⓘ Schengen Information System ⓘ Schengen acquis ⓘ Visa Information System ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
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surface form:
Title V of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Treaty on European Union ⓘ Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ⓘ |
| monitoredBy |
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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surface form:
European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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| objective |
access to justice for EU citizens and residents
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high level of security within the European Union ⓘ mutual recognition of judicial decisions ⓘ protection of fundamental rights in security and justice policies ⓘ |
| overseenBy | Court of Justice of the European Union ⓘ |
| partOf | European Union ⓘ |
| policyField |
asylum
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border management ⓘ data protection in law enforcement ⓘ immigration ⓘ judicial cooperation in civil matters ⓘ judicial cooperation in criminal matters ⓘ police cooperation ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Common European Asylum System
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EU internal security strategy ⓘ Schengen Area ⓘ |
| strengthenedBy |
Amsterdam Treaty
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Treaty of Lisbon ⓘ
surface form:
Lisbon Treaty
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Subject: European Union area of freedom, security and justice Description of subject: The European Union area of freedom, security and justice is a policy and legal framework that aims to ensure free movement while coordinating member states’ cooperation on immigration, asylum, border control, police, and judicial matters.
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