Source: European Parliament
As set out in its reply to written questions E-000297/2023 and E-001749/2024, internal security matters, including actions by national authorities for the purpose of maintaining law and order and safeguarding internal security, remain the responsibility of the Member State concerned.
Consequently, policing matters, such as the one referred to by the Honourable Member, fall within the remit of the national authorities.
In cases falling outside the scope of EU law, it is for Member States, including their judicial authorities, to ensure that fundamental rights are effectively respected and protected in accordance with their national legislation and international human rights obligations.
As regards the Law on Official Secrets, in its 2024 Rule of Law Report the Commission recommended Spain to advance with strengthening access to information, in particular via revision of the Law on Official Secrets, taking into account European standards on access to official documents.
The Commission is engaging with Spain on the follow-up given to the report and in the context of the upcoming 2025 edition.