Freedom of Information Requests by tag MPRIC on FragDenStaathttps://fragdenstaat.de/en/requests/feed/2021-06-23T11:12:00+00:00This feed contains the Freedom of Information requests by tag MPRIC that have been made through FragDenStaat.'Agreement regarding new reception centres in Greece' to Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres2021-03-29T09:23:46.890758+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/agreement-regarding-new-reception-centres-in-greece/Dear Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs,<br><br>The European Commission document of 3 December 2020, titled “Memorandum of Understanding: Commission support for the situation on the Greek islands Questions and Answers”, states:<br><br>“In November 2020, the Commission signed a grant agreement with the Greek authorities for the<br>construction of 3 new reception centres on the Greek islands of Samos, Kos and Leros.”<br><br>To this regard, under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>- the aforementioned grant agreement signed with the Greek authorities, including all relevant annexes.<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza'Bilaterale Unterstützung für Unterbringung auf den griechischen Inseln' to Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat2021-06-23T11:12:00+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/bilaterale-unterstutzung-fur-unterbringung-auf-den-griechischen-inseln/Antrag nach dem IFG<br><br>Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,<br><br>bitte senden Sie mir Folgendes zu:<br><br>- Sämtliche Informationen in Bezug auf die bilaterale Unterstützung Deutschlands für Griechenland im Rahmen des Baus und Ausbaus der Infrastruktur zur Registrierung und Unterbringungen von Geflüchteten auf den griechischen Inseln (Samos, Kos, Leros, Chios, Lesvos) seit Januar 2020. Dies beinhaltet unter anderem, aber nicht nur Angebote von Unternehmen, Konzepte, Korrespondenz, Vorlagen, Vermerke und Pläne. Informationen zur "Bereitstellung von Know-How”, zur Entsendung von Personal und zur materiellen Unterstützung sollen ebenfalls vom Antrag umfasst sein.<br><br>- Sämtliche Korrespondenz zwischen dem Innenministerium und dem griechischen Migrationsministerium in Bezug auf die Unterbringungen von Geflüchteten auf den griechischen Inseln seit Januar 2020 sowie Informationen in Bezug auf dazugehörigen Treffen mit dem Ministerium, darunter Vorbereitungsunterlagen, Vermerke, Vorlagen und Konzepte.<br><br>Personenbezogene Daten können unkenntlich gemacht werden.<br><br>Dies ist ein Antrag auf Zugang zu amtlichen Informationen nach § 1 des Gesetzes zur Regelung des Zugangs zu Informationen des Bundes (IFG). <br><br>Gebühren übernehme ich.<br><br>Ich bitte Sie um eine Antwort per E-Mail gemäß § 1 Abs. 2 IFG. Ich widerspreche ausdrücklich der Weitergabe meiner Daten an behördenexterne Dritte. Sollten Sie meinen Antrag ablehnen wollen, bitte ich um Mitteilung der Dokumententitel und eine ausführliche Begründung.<br><br>Ich möchte Sie um eine Empfangsbestätigung bitten und danke Ihnen für Ihre Mühe!<br><br>Mit freundlichen Grüßen'FRA role in Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new MPRIC in Lesvos' to Agentur der Europäischen Union für Grundrechte2021-03-29T09:44:59.807787+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/fra-role-in-joint-pilot-for-the-establishment-of-a-new-mpric-in-lesvos/Dear Fundamental Rights Agency,<br><br>Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>With regards to the involvement of the FRA in the development and implementation of the Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos [1]:<br><br>1. All studies, reports, evaluations, and assessments of any kind conducted by the FRA for the development and construction of the new MPRIC, i.e.: for the “Design and planning services for the new MPRIC and technical teams to support creation according to EU standards and EU best practice model (architects, etc.), including based on lessons learned via the previous Safety and Security Working Group (SSWG)”<br><br>2. All documentation (including - but not limited to – reports, notes from field visits, legal basis, legal analysis or guidelines) used by the FRA in order or as a basis to produce the aforementioned studies.<br><br>I am also requesting:<br><br>3. All documents regarding the “Design of a dedicated facility (Safe Zone) for Unaccompanied Minors”. This may include – but not limited to – any reports, evaluations, guidelines, recommendations, and any draft produced to date for this purpose.<br><br>4. All documents regarding, proposing or approving the procedure for the appointment of a UAM focal point(s) “that would be in charge of all UAM-related actions” at the new MPRIC.<br><br>And finally:<br><br>5. For any and all meetings held or attended by the FRA to discuss or regarding the Greek MPRIC::<br><br>- all agendas for each of these meetings;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>- all documents prepared or received by the FRA for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes:<br><br>[1] As per the ANNEX to the COMMISSION DECISION approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, European Asylum Support Office, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Europol and the Fundamental Rights Agency, of the one part, and the Government of Hellenic Republic, of the other part, on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos.'Greek law on asylum' to Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres2021-04-06T08:49:24.313967+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/greek-law-on-asylum/Dear Migration and Home Affairs,<br><br>With regards to the Greek law on asylum adopted on 1 November 2019, Commissioner Johansson has stated: “As is always the case, the Commission will look at the new legislation’s compatibility with EC law. The Commission will meet the Greek authorities at technical level in the coming weeks to better understand and discuss the measures in further details.” [1]<br><br>To this regard, under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>1. All documents generated or received by DG Home containing the aforementioned analysis regarding “compatibility with EC law”. This includes - but is not limited to - any legal advice and/or an analysis of the legality the Greek law on asylum of November 2019.<br><br>2. All correspondence – including, but not limited to, letters, e-mails, and any attachments – exchanged between the European Commission and Greek authorities regarding, related to, or mentioning the above-mentioned Greek legislation on asylum.<br><br>3. A list of all meetings held between the European Commission and Greek authorities regarding or in order to discuss the above-mentioned Greek legislation on asylum.<br><br>4. And, finally, for all of these meetings:<br>- all agendas;<br>- a full list of attendees;<br>- any record of these meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>- all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes: <br>[1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2019-004147-ASW_EN.html'DG Home role in Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new MPRIC in Lesvos' to Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres2021-03-29T09:38:46.152906+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/dg-home-role-in-joint-pilot-for-the-establishment-of-a-new-mpric-in-lesvos/Dear DG Home,<br><br>Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>1. With regards to the “Establishment of Steering Committee on Migration Management (SCMM)” [1]:<br>- all documents regarding or detailing the “task allocation functions”, as well as all documents regarding or detailing the “list of contact points at adequate level established”.<br><br>2. For every weekly SCMM core meeting, as of November 2020 [2]:<br>- all agendas;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc., that would provide a record of the proceedings - and outcomes - of the meetings; and<br>- all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>3. For every monthly SCMM extended meeting [3]:<br>- all agendas;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>- all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>4. For every Lesvos Coordination Group (LCG) meeting, as of November 2020 [4]:<br>- all agendas;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings;<br>- all “approved operational conclusions”; and<br>all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>5. For every Roundtable meeting with regional and local authorities, as of October 2020 [5]:<br> - all agendas;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>6. For every operational stocktaking meeting, as of November 2020 [6]:<br>- all agendas;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>all documents prepared or received by DG Home for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>7. Regarding the review of the state of implementation of the Joint Pilot at the central level, though the SCMM [7]:<br>- all documents regarding, detailing, or produced as an outcome of this review process, including – but not limited to – the (or different updated versions of the) “complete overview table with task allocation and set of indicators”.<br><br>8. Regarding the EURTF Safety and Security Working Group [8]:<br>- a list of all members of the Working Group (permanent, temporary and advisory), including their institutional and departmental affiliations;<br>- for each and any “visit the new MPRIC on recurrent basis”: all documents – including, but not limited to, reports, assessments, notes, briefings, analysis, studies, papers or non-papers, and any annexes – created or held by the Working Group regarding, related to, or produced as an outcome these visits.<br><br>9. The “stakeholders’ strategy to be developed jointly by the Greek government and the Taskforce by December 2020” [9], including all relevant annexes.<br><br>10. The Greek Ministerial Decision regarding the “Appointment of appropriately trained MPRIC manager and deputy MPRIC manager, GAS manager and HP chief officer” [10].<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes:<br><br>[1] to [10] As per the ANNEX to the COMMISSION DECISION approving the Memorandum of Understanding on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos.'Legal advice on Greek asylum and reception measures' to Juristischer Dienst der EU-Kommission2021-04-06T08:33:04.301273+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/legal-advice-on-greek-asylum-and-reception-measures/Dear Legal Service,<br><br>Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>1. All documents generated or received by the Legal Service containing legal advice and/or an analysis of the legality of the so-called “Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centres” or MPRIC in Greece, as well as ‘3 smaller reception centres on the islands of Samos, Kos and Leros’. [1]<br><br>Please note that a (non-exclusive) example of the documents I am interested in, and that would fall under the scope of my request, would be those containing a legal analysis and/or providing legal advice with regards to the European Commission’s Memorandum of Understanding on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos.<br><br>2. I am also requesting, with regards to the article published by EU Observer on 21 April 2020 mentioning an “internal note from the EC's legal service ... drafted and shared with president Ursula von der Leyen shortly after Greece imposed the restrictions. Dated 4 March, the note contains a preliminary analysis of the national measures taken by the Greek government”: [2]<br><br>All documents generated or received by the Legal Service containing the above-mentioned legal advice and/or an analysis of the legality of the Greek government measures suspending asylum.<br><br>For both points of my request, I am interested in all documents generated or received from 1 November 2019 to date.<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes:<br>[1] https://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news_20201203_4_en<br>[2] https://euobserver.com/migration/148119'Development and construction of the new Lesvos MPRIC' to Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres2021-03-29T09:41:01.817829+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/development-and-construction-of-the-new-lesvos-mpric/Dear Migration and Home Affairs,<br><br>Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, as well as Regulation 1367/2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>Regarding the development and construction of the new Lesvos MPRIC [1]:<br><br>1. The written agreement between Greek authorities and the municipality for the “Determination of the location of the new MPRIC, supported through independent technical expertise and analysis, covering also health and environment aspects”;<br><br>2. Any documents – including, but not limited to, reports, assessments, notes, briefings, analysis, studies, papers or non-papers, as well as any annexes – regarding or containing the above-mentioned “independent technical expertise and analysis”.<br><br>3. All studies prepared and permissions received by Greek authorities regarding the “Design and planning services for the new MPRIC and technical teams to support creation according to EU standards and EU best practice model (architects, etc.), including based on lessons learned via the previous Safety and Security Working Group (SSWG)”.<br><br>4. Any contingency plan developed and approved to date in regards to the new MPRIC, “(e.g. in case of massive arrivals, pandemic, camp evacuation, etc.)”.<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes:<br><br>[1] As per the ANNEX to the COMMISSION DECISION approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, European Asylum Support Office, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Europol and the Fundamental Rights Agency, of the one part, and the Government of Hellenic Republic, of the other part, on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos.'EASO role in Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new MPRIC in Lesvos' to Asylagentur der Europäischen Union2021-03-29T09:20:33.626673+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/easo-role-in-joint-pilot-for-the-establishment-of-a-new-mpric-in-lesvos/Dear European Asylum Support Office,<br><br>Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>With regards to the involvement of the EASO in the development and implementation of the Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos [1]:<br><br>1. All studies, reports, evaluations, and assessments of any kind conducted by the EASO for the development and construction of the new MPRIC, i.e.: for the “Design and planning services for the new MPRIC and technical teams to support creation according to EU standards and EU best practice model (architects, etc.), including based on lessons learned via the previous Safety and Security Working Group (SSWG)”<br><br>2. All documentation (including - but not limited to – reports, notes from field visits, legal basis, legal analysis or guidelines) used by the EASO in order or as a basis to produce the aforementioned studies.<br><br>3. All documents regarding the “monitoring mechanism” for the “handling of asylum cases at second instance”. This may include, but not limited to:<br><br>- any reports, evaluations, guidelines, recommendations, and any draft produced to date for this purpose; and<br>all documentation (including - but not limited to – reports, notes from field visits, legal basis, legal analysis or guidelines) used by the EASO in order or as a basis to create the aforementioned mechanism.<br><br>And finally:<br><br>5. For any and all meetings held or attended by the EASO to discuss or regarding the Greek MPRIC::<br><br>- all agendas for each of these meetings;<br>- any record of the aforementioned meetings. This may include, but not necessarily limited to, minutes of the meetings, verbatim reports of the meetings, transcripts etc, that would provide a record of the proceedings of the meetings; and<br>- all documents prepared or received by the EASO for the purpose of these meetings and/or distributed among the attendees before or during the course of these meetings (such as – but not limited to – handouts, leaflets, briefings or background notes).<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza<br><br>Notes:<br><br>[1] As per the ANNEX to the COMMISSION DECISION approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, European Asylum Support Office, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Europol and the Fundamental Rights Agency, of the one part, and the Government of Hellenic Republic, of the other part, on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos.'EASO support in development of new reception facilities in Greece' to Asylagentur der Europäischen Union2021-03-29T09:17:47.840881+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/easo-support-in-development-of-new-reception-facilities-in-greece/Dear European Asylum Support Office,<br><br>The European Commission document of 3 December 2020, titled “Memorandum of Understanding: Commission support for the situation on the Greek islands Questions and Answers”, states:<br><br>“An expert group composed of engineers from Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, << Adresse entfernt >>, the Netherlands and EASO conducted a first technical mission to assess the suitability of various locations for the new reception facilities on the island.”<br><br>The document also states:<br><br>“EASO is also supporting the deployment of civil engineers and architects that will help site planning, improve the conditions in the temporary site and support the design of the new facilities.”<br><br>To this regard, under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>1. All documents – including, but not limited to, reports, assessments, notes, briefings, analysis, studies, papers or non-papers, and any annexes – created or held by EASO regarding, related to, or produced as an outcome to the above-mentioned first technical mission to assess the suitability of the new reception facilities.<br><br>2. All correspondence – including, but not limited to, letters, e-mails, and any attachments – sent or received by EASO representatives regarding, related to, or mentioning the above-mentioned first technical mission to assess the suitability of the new reception facilities.<br><br>3. All documents – including, but not limited to, reports, assessments notes, briefings, analysis, studies, papers or non-papers, status updates, and any annexes – created or held by EASO regarding, related to, or mentioning the above-mentioned support EASO is delivering with regards to site planning, conditions in the temporary site, and design of the new site.<br><br>4. All correspondence – including, but not limited to, letters, e-mails, and any attachments – sent or received by EASO representatives regarding, related to, or mentioning the above-mentioned support EASO is delivering with regards to site planning, conditions in the temporary site, and design of the new site.<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza'Funding regarding the new MPRIC' to Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres2021-03-29T09:42:48.665186+00:00https://fragdenstaat.de/en/request/funding-regarding-the-new-mpric/Dear Migration and Home Affairs,<br><br>The annex to the Commission Decision approving the Memorandum of Understanding on a Joint Pilot for the establishment of a new Multi-Purpose Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos states:<br><br>“Extensive EU funding support under Home Affairs Funds is provided for projects being implemented on the island of Lesvos. These projects have been assisted either through the National Programmes (NP) or Emergency Assistance (EMAS). Many of these projects are expected to be taken over under the future Greek National Programmes of the Next Multiannual Financial Framework.”<br><br>To this extent, under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting the following documents:<br><br>For the following projects under National Programmes:<br>- Operation of Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos (for the “Winterisation, maintenance works, water and hygiene, catering, utilities and asylum procedures”); and<br>- Security Services (for the “Deployment of Security Personnel and/or Police Officers in the MPRICs and trainings”)<br><br>1. All agreements, contracts, and/or contractual statements or decisions regarding the approval, delivery and use of these funds.<br><br>2. All annexes to these agreements, contacts, and/or contractual statements or decisions.<br><br>3. All budgets for the implementation of each of these projects, in their most detailed and broken-down version.<br><br>4. Any document laying out the plans and/or proposals for the implementation of these funds and the execution of these projects, including all relevant annexes.<br><br>5. Any progress report by Greek authorities on the implementation of these funds to date, including all relevant annexes.<br><br>Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any clarification in regards to any aspect of my request.<br><br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Yours faithfully,<br><br>Luisa Izuzquiza