Matthias Monroy

Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: DAPIX

  • EU tests crossborder querying of police files

    EU tests crossborder querying of police files

    The introduction of a European Police Records Information System has been under discussion for years. Authorities could use it to query police files in other countries. Through the back door, a EU-wide “troublemaker database” could become reality. The European Union is continuing to examine the crossborder networking of police files in the Member States. This […]

  • Who drives EU counter-terrorism? On the legislation of the European Union

    Who drives EU counter-terrorism? On the legislation of the European Union

    Heiner Busch and Matthias Monroy. Translation by Viktoria Langer The formal process of developing and implementing EU counter-terrorism law and policy begins with the heads of government, in the European Council, setting out strategic guidelines. Thereafter, the Commission produces proposals for laws and policies that are discussed by the Council of the EU (made up […]