The panel, moderated by Friso Roscam Abbing, the newly-appointed Head of the Liaison Office, includes FRA Director Sirpa Rautio, EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath, European Parliament LIBE Committee Chairman Javier Zarzalejos and Our Rule of Law Foundation co-founder Anna Walczak.
The discussion will focus on the EU’s newly-adopted Democracy Package. This includes the European Democracy Shield and the EU Civil Society Strategy.
The Brussels Liaison Office will act as a hub for stakeholder engagement. It aims to build closer relationships and partnerships with EU institutions, agencies and Brussels-based stakeholders.
It will enhance FRA's responsiveness to stakeholder needs and emerging policy developments, and facilitate more effective cooperation on fundamental rights matters.
It will also boost the visibility and impact of the Agency’s work through events, briefings and networking.