On 10 December, representatives of the EU institutions in Austria together with FRA hosted a dialogue on human rights defenders to mark international Human Rights Day. The event was moderated by FRA Communication and Outreach Department Head Friso Roscam Abbing.

The directive nevertheless makes it possible to assess that person’s legitimate interest in protecting the property, health and life of his family and himself

Directive 2008/115 sets out common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals.

In order to do so, the system must actually contribute to the pursuit of the objectives of the good of the community and budgetary efficiency

The Renewable Energy Directive provides that Member States are to achieve by 2020 mandatory national targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy. The directive sets these targets, but leaves to the Member States the choice of means for achieving them.