9 Januar 2024
📢 Announcement: Frontex Roundtables co-organized by the Meijers Committee (26/01)
We’re thrilled to invite you to a discussion of the aftermath of the General Court’s ruling in WS and Others v. Frontex.
📅 Event Details:
Topic: The aftermath of WS and Others v. Frontex: is the battle for accountability lost?
Organizers: Maastricht University, Free University Brussels, Meijers Committee
Date: 26 January 2024
Time: 13:15 – 18:30
Speakers: Esteemed legal academics and practitioners (see info link below)
Platform: Hybrid (Zoom and at the Free University Brussels, Belgium)
🔍 Background:
On 6 September 2023, the General Court delivered a significant ruling dismissing the action for damages against Frontex. This case, intertwined with the broader narrative of Frontex’s role as a coordinator in joint operations with Member States, raises pivotal questions about accountability within the EU’s integrated administration framework.
📌 Key Discussion Points:
Unpacking the legal challenges stemming from the WS and Others v. Frontex case-law.
Evaluating the accountability gaps arising from the evolving structure of EU integrated administration.
Exploring potential avenues, both judicial and non-judicial, to strengthen Frontex’s fundamental rights accountability.
📝 RSVP:
Want to join us? Find registration details (and more information) here: https://lnkd.in/eMdc8GDU
We look forward to your participation and contributions to this important conversation.
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