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Prawny oraz organizacyjny wymiar funkcjonowania strefy Schengen
Legal and organizational dimensions of the Schengen area

Author(s): Krzysztof Kozłowski
Subject(s): Economy, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Public Finances, EU-Legislation
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: acquis Schengen; Schengen area; Frontex; EASO; EUROSUR; SIS II; VIS; protection of personal data;

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses legal and organizational dimensions of the Schengen area. The author points out that the Schengen area concerns economic, social and political processes in Europe. The purpose of the article is to discuss the legal, multi-faceted basis for the functioning of the Schengen acquis. It also covers the institutional framework for the implementation of Schengen tasks, including the role of the executive agencies Frontex and EASO, as well as the tasks that accompany the operations of SIS II, VIS and EUROSUR systems. The final section is devoted to one of the key issues of the functioning of the Schengen area, namely the provisions on the protection of personal data.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 137-157
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish