Know your enemy: How to break the EU’s gridlock on security measures

Terrorism and organised crime are serious threats to Europe. The EU is better placed than the member-states to deal with the transnational aspects of these threats. But disagreements between the Council and the Parliament result in gridlock over security measures. One reason is that sensitive information cannot be shared with MEPs, leaving them in the dark about both the threats and the means to deal with them. If the EU wants to tackle the threat of terrorism effectively, MEPs should be given adequate access to confidential information.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Commission takes steps to strengthen EU cooperation in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-takes-steps-to-strengthen-eu-cooperation-in-the-fight-against-terrorism-organised-crime-and-cybercrime/

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