In the year since the signature of the new final peace agreement on 24 November 2016, the peace process in Colombia has not progressed smoothly. Although the disarmament of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and its transformation into a political party, as well as the reduction in violence associated with the conflict, have been a success, aspects such as reintegrating FARC members into civilian life, legal implementation, and rural reform are lagging behind. This is likely to influence the country's presidential and legislative elections due to be held

This study, which critically examines the Commission proposal for the
establishment of a European Border and Coast Guard, was commissioned by the
European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional
Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee. The proposal significantly
reinforces Frontex’s regulatory and operational tasks and provides the Agency
with an additional supervisory role. The proposal does not amend the
fundamental premise of operational cooperation at the external borders,
reserving executive enforcement powers to the Member States. Nonetheless,
the concept of shared responsibility in the absence of shared accountability
increases existing fundamental rights concerns.