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In depth analysis for the PEGA Committee Mission to Spain

01-03-2023 PE 752.602 PEGA
In-Depth Analysis
Summary : This in depth-analysis contains background materials for PEGA Committee’s mission to Spain. The in depth-analysis has been prepared by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the PEGA Committee.
Authors : Mariusz MACIEJEWSKI

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - February 2023

At a Glance
Summary : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Study for the PEGA Committee Mission to Hungary

01-02-2023 PE 752.601 PEGA
Study
Summary : This study contains background materials for PEGA Committee mission to Hungary. The briefing has been prepared by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the PEGA Committee.
Authors : Mariusz MACIEJEWSKI

Pegasus and the EU’s external relations

25-01-2023 PE 741.475 PEGA
Study
Summary : This study - commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee of Inquiry to Investigate the Use of Pegasus and Equivalent Surveillance Spyware (PEGA) – analyses the proliferation of new and emerging technologies usedfor repression and social control. While these technologies still have the potential to positively enhance democratic values and human rights, repressive regimes actively deploy these tools for their own strategic advantage. In particular, the proliferation of commercial spyware, such as Pegasus software, is a big concern. The EU should place a much higher priority in countering government use of these tools.
Authors : Steven FELDSTEIN; Richard YOUNGS

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - December 2022

At a Glance
Summary : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

The use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware - The existing legal framework in EU Member States for the acquisition and use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

05-12-2022 PE 740.151 PEGA
Study
Summary : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA), provides a description of the legal framework (including oversight and redress mechanisms) governing the use of Pegasus and equivalent spyware in a selection of Member States.
Authors : LIGER Quentin, GUTHEILMirja

The impact of Pegasus on fundamental rights and democratic processes

01-12-2022 PE 740.514 PEGA
Study
Summary : This study —commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee of Inquiry to Investigate the Use of Pegasus and Equivalent Surveillance Spyware (PEGA)— analyses the impact of use of Pegasus and similar spyware on Article 2 TEU values, on privacy and data protection, and on democratic processes in Member States.
Authors : Giovanni SARTOR; . Andrea LOREGGIA

Briefing for the PEGA mission to Cyprus and Greece - 1-4 November 2022

15-11-2022 PE 738.330 PEGA
Study
Summary : This briefing was prepared by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs upon request of the EP Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware for its mission to Cyprus and Greece, from 1 to 4 November 2022.
Authors : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, EMILY AI HUA GOBET

Study for the PEGA Committee Mission to Poland

01-09-2022 PE 752.603 PEGA
Study
Summary : This study contains background materials for PEGA Committee mission to Poland. Materials collected in the briefing indicate at a large scale legislative overhaul, deep politicisation of executive branch and undermining of judicial independence that led to a paralysis in resolving flagrant violations of law due to illegal acquisition and use of Pegasus spyware in Poland.The study has been prepared by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the PEGA Committee.
Authors : Mariusz MACIEJEWSKI

Pegasus and surveillance spyware

06-05-2022 PE 732.268 PEGA
In-Depth Analysis
Summary : This In-Depth Analysis, drafted by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs for the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware, looks into the confirmed or suspected use of the Pegasus spyware and other similar cyber-surveillance instruments in the EU and its Member States or targeting EU citizens or residents, EU reactions and previous activities on issues related to surveillance.
Authors : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, MARTINA MAZZINI