The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mrs.Stefi Drakou, participated in the work of the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union held in Stockholm on 26 and 27 January 2023.
The discussions focused on the fight against organised crime in the digital age and the challenges faced by law enforcement authorities in identifying offenders and securing the necessary electronic evidence.
The representatives of the Member States and the European institutions agreed on the modernisation of the legal framework and the development of technological tools to meet the challenges posed by new technologies in this field, such as encryption, which allow criminals to act invisibly.
They agreed that such action is necessary in a democratic society to ensure citizens' human right to security.
It was noted that these actions should be reconciled with the protection of privacy and fundamental rights.
In the same context, the Minister stressed the need for a collective approach to the problem at European level, for the necessary modernisation of the existing legal framework and the development of technological tools in order to balance the right to security with the right to privacy and communication. However, it is expected that the experience of other states and the assistance of Eurojust will provide valuable guidance when needed.
Finally, in view of the imminent end of her mandate, the Minister thanked her fellow Justice Ministers, the European Commissioner, and the representatives of the European institutions for their excellent cooperation and wished them to continue working effectively to strengthen security and the rule of law in the European area.
In turn, they thanked the Minister for her presence and her contribution to strengthening the rule of law.
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