EU plans judicial exchange programmes

Article discusses the final discussions in the Justice and Home Affairs Council, Brussels, 30 November - 1 December 2009 before the adoption of the Stockholm Programme, 2010-2014, the new five programme of the EU in the area of justice and home affairs (JHA). The aim was to formally adopt the Stockholm Programme at the European Council, 10-11 December 2009.

In addition, article discusses the implications for JHA of the coming into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on the 1 December 2009, which gives new responsibilities to the EU in the JHA area.

ESO: Background information: The 'Stockholm Programme' - 'The Shape of Things to Come' http://www.europeansources.info/record/statewatch-observatory-the-stockholm-programme-the-shape-of-things-to-come/

ESO: Background information: Parliament approves Stockholm programme, with prison add-ons http://www.europeansources.info/record/parliament-approves-stockholm-programme-with-prison-add-ons/

Council of the European Union: Background: The Lisbon Treaty's impact on the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council: More co-decision and new working structures, December 2009 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/111615.pdf

Council of the European Union: Sweden: EU Presidency: The Stockholm Programme - An open and secure Europe serving and protecting the citizen, November 2009 http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/09/st17/st17024.en09.pdf

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