The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (consultation of Parliament), the report by Nathalie GRIESBECK (ALDE, FR) on the draft Council implementing decision approving the conclusion by Eurojust of the Agreement on Cooperation between Eurojust and Montenegro.
The committee recommended that Parliament approve the Council draft agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and Montenegro with the aim of enhancing judicial cooperation in the fight against serious crime in particular organised crime and terrorism. The draft agreement contains provisions concerning the operational cooperation between Eurojust and Montenegro, such as the secondment of a liaison Prosecutor by Montenegro to Eurojust and the exchange of information including personal data.
The explanatory statement accompanying the report recalled that the Joint Supervisory Body of Eurojust (JSB) has approved the draft agreement and that all Eurojust amendments to the draft agreement have been taking into account (particularly on data protection).
Accordingly, the committee supports the conclusion of this cooperation agreement with Montenegro, since it would aid and reinforce the fight against serious crime and would contribute to enhancing judicial co-operation, in particular in the field of organised crime and terrorism.