Memorandum of Understanding between the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice and Eurojust

The European Parliament adopted by 597 votes, to 64 with 6 abstentions, following the consultation procedure, a legislative resolution on the draft Council implementing decision approving the conclusion by Eurojust of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice and Eurojust.

Parliament approved the Council draft.

In accordance with Council Decision 2002/187/JHA setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime, Eurojust may conclude agreements or working arrangements with the institutions, bodies and agencies set up by, or on the basis of, the Treaties. These agreements may, in particular, concern the exchange of information, including personal data, and the secondment of liaison officers to Eurojust.

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a cooperation framework between eu-LISA and Eurojust by identifying the areas of cooperation based on common interest.