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On 20 and 21 February 2025, experts from law enforcement authorities, academia and non-governmental organisations gathered at Europol headquarters for the first ‘Fundamental Rights at the Heart of Policing’ conference, organised by Europol’s Fundamental Rights Officer.
Over 130 participants from 25 EU Member States and 11 non-EU countries joined the event, as well as representatives from the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), the EU Border and Coast Guard (Frontex) and the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) who contributed to the exchange. Participants discussed and shared experiences and perspectives on respecting fundamental rights in policing, and finding collaborative ways to ensure these are embedded in law enforcement standards and practices.
Opening the conference, Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle, said:
Fundamental rights are the bedrock of effective law enforcement. Trust is its cornerstone – yet it is fragile. Protecting fundamental rights, including data protection, is at the heart of Europol’s mission. Together with national authorities, we must ensure transparency, fairness and accountability – to safeguard the integrity of law enforcement in Europe, and to preserve the trust between police forces and the communities we serve.
During the two-day conference, experts discussed ongoing developments and current challenges in the area of fundamental rights. They focused on the causes and catalysts of possible fundamental rights violations, and how to fight racism and overcome cultural divides and social fragmentation through the effective promotion and upholding of fundamental rights in policing, as well as through continuous training, stakeholder engagement and improved processes.
The EU Fundamental Rights Agency’s Director Sirpa Rautio highlighted in her keynote speech:
Putting fundamental rights at the heart of policing will serve to achieve a just society for all. Delivering on the EU’s commitment to a safer and more secure Europe for all is only possible if fundamental rights remain at the centre of our actions.
Respect for fundamental rights is central to all law enforcement activities; it ensures compliance with the rule of law, gives accountability to public actors and provides a framework of ethical standards. Safeguarding privacy and data protection through proportionate, transparent and lawful practices is the duty of law enforcement, especially in the context of current rapid technological changes that require continuous evolution of methods, tools and policies.
Opening the second day, Frontex’s Director, Hans Leijtens, said:
The promise to serve and protect is only as strong as its foundation. Security and dignity are two sides of the same coin – without both, trust is lost. As leaders, we set the standard. Rules and regulations alone are not enough; culture begins at the top. Integrity in action is the key to earning and maintaining public trust. In law enforcement, tough decisions define us, and fundamental rights guide us. By upholding these principles, we don’t just safeguard borders – we uphold the dignity and rights of those who cross them.
The conference was concluded by Europol’s Fundamental Rights Officer, Dirk Allaerts, appointed in 2024 to support the Agency in safeguarding the respect of fundamental rights in all its mandated activities, with a focus on assessing the development and use of new technologies and their impact on fundamental rights.
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