Russia and the Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice
Liberty and Security in Europe Paper No. 54/February 2013
38 Pages Posted: 14 Jun 2013
Date Written: February 25, 2013
Abstract
EU-Russia cooperation in the framework of the Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice, launched almost a decade ago in 2003, has borne fruit more in the security aspects than the justice and liberty-related policy areas. This study assesses the uneven cooperation on justice and home affairs between the EU and Russia, while delving into the intersection between cooperation on justice, liberty and security and the promotion of human rights, democracy and rule of law in EU-Russia relations. The study concludes by proposing a set of policy recommendations to the European Parliament for playing a more active role in this important field of cooperation between the EU and Russia.
Keywords: EU-Russia, EU, Russia, EU-Russia relations, Common Space on Freedom, Security and Justice
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