3.7. EUAA Presidency of the JHA Agencies Network 2023
In carrying out its mandate, the EUAA works in regular cooperation with the other eight Agencies operating in the area of justice and home affairs and managing security, justice, fundamental rights and gender equality. The JHA Network was established in 2010 to increase inter-agency cooperation and explore synergies in areas of common interest.
The Presidency rotates among the participating Agencies on a yearly basis. As of 2022, the network operates on the basis of a Trio Presidency coordination concept, whereby three consecutive presiding Agencies work together to identify the overarching topics of discussion for 3 consecutive years. The first Trio comprises the Presidencies of CEPOL (2022), the EUAA (2023) and eu-LISA (2024). During the 2023 EUAA Presidency, priorities for the network include:
- Digitalisation, covering issues related to the use of artificial intelligence, biometrics and interoperability;
- Implementation of the EU Green Deal in JHA Agencies;
- Information provision in mixed migration situations, acknowledging that swift and adequate provision of accurate and tailor-made information is important for migrants and persons in need of international protection so that they do not fall victim to exploitation or abuse;
- Cybersecurity, also in the context of the Russian aggression against Ukraine which has led to increased risks of cyberattacks on Member States and other strategic targets; and
- Internal and external communication on the network’s activities and functioning in order to provide better understanding, within EU institutions and to European citizens, and increase trust.
While the above constitute the expressed priority areas for 2023, the EUAA is constantly monitoring developments in the area of justice and home affairs and has a flexible approach in its Presidency to be able to respond to current events.
