Ongoing monitoring regarding the State of Israel under Article 45(4) of Regulation 2016/679

30.6.2025

Question for written answer  E-002617/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lynn Boylan (The Left)

Article 45(4) of Regulation 2016/679 requires the Commission, on an ongoing basis, to monitor developments in non-EU countries and international organisations that could affect the functioning of adequacy decisions made under the Regulation or under Directive 95/46/EC.

Can the Commission:

• 1.outline the findings or current state of play of its monitoring with regard to the adequacy decision made in respect of the State of Israel, and indicate how it has acted or intends to act on any information obtained through the monitoring exercises required by Article 45(4)?
• 2.outline the exact actions undertaken to monitor developments in Israel, especially since January 2024, when major military operations in Gaza and Iran took place, that could affect the functioning of the adequacy decision?
• 3.outline, based on data and information gathered since January 2024, how the Commission can assess that the adequacy decision has not been compromised?

Submitted: 30.6.2025