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Documents, which contain the following information:

Documents showing, which content was conveyed during the two workshops attended by
Moroccan authorities in Chios, Greece (June 2019) and Valletta, Malta (January 2020) (see
Written Question [E-6231/20] by Özlem Demirel MEP to the Commission on cooperation between
Frontex and border surveillance authorities in Morocco)

Please be informed that Frontex has identified six documents. Please find them herewith attached.

Kindly note however, that some limited parts of these documents fall under exceptions under Article

4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 and therefore had to be expunged as they contain:

- information on the capabilities and/or technical equipment of Frontex and Member States.
Disclosing such information would be tantamount to disclosing the weaknesses and strengths
of law enforcement related capacities and pose arisk to its effectiveness. As a result,
the course of ongoing and future law enforcement activities would be hampered, ultimately
defeating their purpose to counter and prevent cross-border crime and unauthorized border

' In accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament,
Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

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crossings. Consequently, the disclosure of such information would undermine the protection
oftthe public interest as regards public security as laid down Article 4(1)(a) first indent
of Regulation (EC) 1049/2001.

personal data, such as names of individuals. Their disclosure would undermine the protection
of privacy and the integrity of the individual, in particular in accordance with European Union
legislation regarding the protection of personal data and therefore has to be precluded
pursuant to Article 4(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001.

Kindly be reminded that the copyrights of the documents rest with Frontex and making these works,
available to third parties in this or another form without prior authorisation of Frontex is prohibited.
Please also note that Frontex does not assume liability stemming from the use of the documents.

Pursuant to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, within 15 working days of the receipt of this
letter, you may submit a confirmatory application to Frontex to reconsider its position. Based on Article
8 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, Frontex will reply to you within 15 working days from the registration
of such application. You can submit your confirmatory application by post or electronically.

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