On the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon on the cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Republic of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters
A-10-2026-0132
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Jaroslav Bžoch
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- Full procedure 2024/0155
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Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement between the EU and Lebanon on Eurojust cooperation, which aims to enhance judicial cooperation and exchange operational information to combat serious cross-border crime.¶¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that Parliament endorses the draft Council decision text.¶
Key points
- Parliament consents to the draft Council decision approving the Agreement between the EU and Lebanon on Eurojust cooperation.¶¶
- The Agreement enables Eurojust to cooperate and exchange personal data with Lebanese authorities, with safeguards for data protection and fundamental rights.¶¶
- Lebanon will appoint a Liaison Prosecutor to Eurojust to work alongside EU prosecutors and other partner countries.¶
- The Agreement aims to strengthen coordinated response to serious crime, including organised crime and terrorism, and supports joint investigations.
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 16(2), Article 85, Article 218(6)(a)(v) and Article 218(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶