Germany

Institution: Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (MPICC)
Department: Criminal Law Department

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Article in eucrim

1. Die EU-Strafverfahrensrechtsrichtlinien vor deutschen Gerichten
   Published online 22 January 2019 // Published in printed Issue 1/2017 pp 50 – 52

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News in eucrim

1. US CLOUD Act: EU Wants Executive Agreement with the U.S.
   Published online 18 February 2019
2. Civil Society Organisations Voice Concerns over Council Plans on E-Evidence
   Published online 18 February 2019
3. Council Pushes for E-Evidence Law, EP Applies the Brakes
   Published online 18 February 2019
4. Regulation on Freezing and Confiscation Orders
   Published online 18 February 2019
5. CJEU: Consequences of Failure to Refer to Additional Sentence in EAW
   Published online 18 February 2019
6. CJEU: Surrender of Resident if Executing State Unable to Enforce Custodial Sentence
   Published online 18 February 2019
7. CJEU: Obligations of MS if Extradition Sought to Enforce Custodial Sentence for Union Citizens
   Published online 18 February 2019
8. Council Conclusions on Mutual Recognition
   Published online 18 February 2019
9. The Awakening of EU Data Retention Rules
   Published online 18 February 2019
10. New Data Protection Framework for EU Institutions
    Published online 18 February 2019
11. Council Shapes Rules on Fighting Terrorist Content Online
    Published online 18 February 2019
12. EP Tables Recommendations for New EU Strategy to Combat Terrorism
    Published online 18 February 2019
13. Council: Anti-Money Laundering Action Plan
    Published online 18 February 2019
14. ECA Opinion on Future Anti-Fraud Programme
    Published online 18 February 2019
15. New Action Plan Against Illicit Tobacco Trade
    Published online 18 February 2019
16. OAFCN Meeting at OLAF
    Published online 18 February 2019
17. ECA: Planned OLAF Reform Still Has Weaknesses
    Published online 18 February 2019
18. EP Wants Temporary Border Controls Kept to a Minimum
    Published online 18 February 2019
19. New Legal Framework for Schengen Information System
    Published online 18 February 2019
20. CJEU Confirms Interim Measures Against Polish Supreme Court Reform
    Published online 18 February 2019
21. CJEU Paves Way to Exit from Brexit
    Published online 18 February 2019
22. CJEU Backs Police Access to Retained Data in Minor Offences
    Published online 16 January 2019
23. Commission’s E-Evidence Plans Under Fire
    Published online 16 January 2019
24. CCBE Makes Critical Statement on E-Evidence Proposal
    Published online 16 January 2019
25. EDPB Criticises E-Evidence Proposals
    Published online 16 January 2019
26. Improved Cooperation Tool Benefits Fight Against VAT Fraud
    Published online 16 January 2019
27. ECA Criticizes Delays in Building Up Modernized Customs IT Systems
    Published online 16 January 2019
28. Eurojust Updates Overview of CJEU’s Case Law on EAW
    Published online 16 January 2019
29. Fair Trial Violation: Amsterdam Court Refuses Surrender to Poland
    Published online 16 January 2019
30. EP Takes Position on Interoperability Legal Framework
    Published online 16 January 2019
31. German Bar Association Makes Critical Statement on Whistleblower Draft Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
32. EP Committee Vote on Whistleblower Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
33. Trade Union Organisation Calls For Robust Whistleblower Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
34. EESC Opinion on Whistleblower Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
35. ECA Issues Statement on Planned Whistleblower Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
36. CJEU: EU Directive Does Not Cover Procedure For Reviewing the Lawfulness of Pre-Trial Detention
    Published online 16 January 2019
37. Annual Report on Counterfeit Seized Goods – 2017 Results
    Published online 16 January 2019
38. Statistics on Card Fraud in 2016
    Published online 16 January 2019
39. Commission Takes Action Against Italy and the UK for Illegal VAT Practices
    Published online 16 January 2019
40. Council Adopts Directive Allowing Generalised Temporary Reversal of VAT Liability
    Published online 16 January 2019
41. Further Infringement Proceedings for Non-Transposition of 4th AML Directive
    Published online 16 January 2019
42. Commission Urges Maltese Watchdog to Comply with EU’s AML Rules
    Published online 16 January 2019
43. New Regulation on Cash Controls
    Published online 16 January 2019
44. New Directive on Criminalisation of Money Laundering
    Published online 16 January 2019
45. ECA Presents 2017 Annual Report on EU Budget
    Published online 16 January 2019
46. Germany: Legislative Draft for Implementation of PIF Directive Tabled
    Published online 16 January 2019
47. eu-LISA: New Legal Basis – New Mandate
    Published online 16 January 2019
48. Brexit: Citizens Fail Before European Court
    Published online 16 January 2019
49. Positive Marks for Bulgaria in Judicial Reform and Fight Against Corruption
    Published online 16 January 2019
50. Commission Criticises Romania for Regression in Judicial Reforms and Fight Against Corruption
    Published online 16 January 2019
51. CJEU Stops Application of New Polish Law on Supreme Court Judges
    Published online 16 January 2019
52. EP: Time Is Ripe for a Comprehensive DRF Mechanism
    Published online 16 January 2019
53. CJEU: No Rehearing for Alleged Infringements of EU Fundamental Rights
    Published online 16 January 2019
54. 2017 PIF Report
    Published online 20 October 2018
55. COM Communication Extending EPPO Competence
    Published online 20 October 2018
56. Implementation Measures for EPPO Regulation
    Published online 20 October 2018
57. CEPS and QMUL Report Outlines UK-EU Cooperation in Criminal Justice and Police Matters after Brexit
    Published online 20 October 2018
58. Think Tank Considers Solutions for a Post-Brexit JHA Deal
    Published online 20 October 2018
59. 2018 EU Justice Scoreboard: Focus on Judicial Independence
    Published online 20 October 2018
60. Commission Proposes Legislative Framework for E-Evidence
    Published online 29 June 2018
61. German Bar Association Highly Critical of EU’s e-evidence Initiative
    Published online 20 October 2018
62. JHA Ministers’ Debate on e-Evidence Legislation
    Published online 20 October 2018
63. CJEU: Special Recognition Procedure Not in Line with EU Law
    Published online 20 October 2018
64. CJEU: Refusal of EAW in Case of Fair Trial Infringements Possible as Exception
    Published online 20 October 2018
65. German Court: Surrender of Catalan Leader Puigdemont Possible But No Serious Flight Risk
    Published online 22 June 2018
66. German Court Held Extradition of Catalan Leader Puigdemont Partly Inadmissable
    Published online 20 October 2018
67. CJEU Clarifies Position on Non-Surrender in Case of Poor Detention Conditions (“Aranyosi III”)
    Published online 20 October 2018
68. Higher Regional Court of Bremen Submits “Aranyosi III”
    Published online 22 June 2018
69. JHA Council Gives Guidance on Legislative Proposal for Interoperability
    Published online 6 June 2018
70. Council Ready to Start Negotiations on Interoperability Legal Framework
    Published online 20 October 2018
71. CJEU Ruling on Effective Prosecution of PIF Offences and Guarantee of Defence Rights
    Published online 20 October 2018
72. 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive
    Published online 20 October 2018
73. ECA Criticizes Commission Plans on Loss of EU Money if Rule of Law is not Respected
    Published online 20 October 2018
74. European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS): Legislation Adopted
    Published online 20 October 2018
75. Commission Proposes New Justice, Rights and Values Fund
    Published online 20 October 2018
76. Commission Report on the Application of CFR in 2017
    Published online 20 October 2018
77. What Hinders EU Cooperation? Where Should the EU Take Action – Scientific Study Gives Answers
    Published online 20 October 2018
78. Council and EP Shape Regulation on Freezing and Confiscation Orders
    Published online 20 October 2018
79. EP Calls for Strict Implementation of Victims’ Protection Directive
    Published online 20 October 2018
80. Council Conclusions on Proctection of Victims of Terrorism
    Published online 20 October 2018
81. ECA: Commission To Better Measure Effectiveness of EU Action Against Radicalisation
    Published online 20 October 2018
82. Commission Wants Binding EU Rules to Fight Terrorist Content Online
    Published online 20 October 2018
83. Council Conclusions: Better Use of SIS Against Foreign Terrorist Fighters
    Published online 20 October 2018
84. Home Affairs Ministers Assess 2014-2017 European Policy Cycle for Organised Crime
    Published online 20 October 2018
85. Lowest Level of Counterfeit Euro Banknotes since 2015
    Published online 20 October 2018
86. Tax Fraud and Evasion: New Standard Provision for Third-Country Agreements
    Published online 20 October 2018
87. Commission Sets Out Plans for Better Supervision in Fight Against Money Laundering
    Published online 20 October 2018
88. Commission Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Supervision Mechanism
    Published online 20 October 2018
89. EU Member States Reluctant to Transpose 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive
    Published online 20 October 2018
90. Commission Registers European Citizens' Initiative “Stop fraud and abuse of EU funds”
    Published online 20 October 2018
91. Commission Plans to Spend €181 Million on Anti-Fraud from 2021-2027
    Published online 20 October 2018
92. New Rules on Administrative Cooperation to Improve Fight Against VAT Fraud
    Published online 20 October 2018
93. Updated EPPO Fact Sheet
    Published online 20 October 2018
94. European Public Prosecutor’s Office Netherlands and Malta Join EPPO
    Published online 20 October 2018
95. Practice: Operation Silver Axe III
    Published online 20 October 2018
96. Practice: Successful Cooperation Between OLAF and U.A.E.
    Published online 20 October 2018
97. OLAF’s New Director-General
    Published online 20 October 2018
98. EP Sees Functioning of Schengen Area Critically
    Published online 20 October 2018
99. Brexit: EP Think Tank Analysis Draft Withdrawal Agreement
    Published online 20 October 2018
100. Commission Continues to Struggle with Poland on Rule-of-Law Compliance
     Published online 20 October 2018
101. EU 2017 Report on Human Rghts and Democracy in the World
     Published online 20 October 2018
102. CEPEJ: 2018 Report on European Judicial Systems
     Published online 20 October 2018
103. CJEU Blames Hungary for Non-Execution of Croatian EAW for Corruption
     Published online 20 October 2018
104. CJEU: UK’s Decision to Withdraw from EU Does Not Affect the Execution of EAWs
     Published online 20 October 2018
105. CJEU: New Italian Law on Unpaid VAT Compatible with EU Rules
     Published online 20 October 2018
106. EDPS Further Critical to Interoperability
     Published online 29 June 2018
107. Package of Measures to Further Build Up Security Union
     Published online 29 June 2018
108. Lawyers Organisations: Rule-of-Law Violations Have Direct Impact on Judicial Cooperation
     Published online 29 June 2018
109. AG: Minor Offences Can also Justify Police Access to Retained Data
     Published online 29 June 2018
110. Data Protection Experts Give Critical Statement on Planned Interoperability
     Published online 29 June 2018
111. Commission Proposes Loss of EU Money if Rule of Law is Not Respected
     Published online 29 June 2018
112. GC Clarifies Relationship between Union and National Law in OLAF External Investigations
     Published online 29 June 2018
113. EPRS: Cost of Non-Europe in the Fight Against Terrorism
     Published online 29 June 2018
114. Brexit: Material for Discussions on Future Framework in JHA Area
     Published online 29 June 2018
115. Brexit: Political Guidelines for EU’s Position in Negotiations
     Published online 29 June 2018
116. EU Citizens Called On to Debate on Future of EU “at 27”
     Published online 29 June 2018
117. Commission Proposes EU-Wide Rules on Whistleblowers‘ Protection
     Published online 29 June 2018
118. Commission Proposes Better Access of Law Enforcement to Financial Information
     Published online 29 June 2018
119. Hungary: OLAF Investigations Lead to Prison Sentence Against EU Funds Fraudster
     Published online 29 June 2018
120. CJEU: Extradition Justifiable Despite EU’s Prohibition of Discrimination
     Published online 22 June 2018
121. Reference for Preliminary Ruling on Detention Conditions by Higher Regional Court of Hamburg
     Published online 22 June 2018
122. Commission Makes OLAF Fit as Partner of EPPO
     Published online 13 June 2018
123. European Data Protection Day – EU Enters Into New Era in 2018
     Published online 6 June 2018
124. Commission Prepares for Effective Implementation of New EU Data Protection Legislation
     Published online 6 June 2018
125. Federal Constitutional Court Calls for German Courts to Consult CJEU on Detention Conditions
     Published online 6 June 2018 // Published in printed Issue 3/2017
126. CJEU Delivers Leading Judgments on Combination of Administrative and Criminal Penalties
     Published online 6 June 2018 // Published in printed Issue 4/2017
127. CJEU: Criminal Penalty in Addition to Penalty in Tax Proceedings to Combat VAT Fraud Possible
     Published online 6 June 2018
128. CJEU: Italian Legislation Combining Administrative and Criminal Sanctions Against Market Manipulation Does Not Respect EU’s ne bis in idem Principle
     Published online 6 June 2018
129. CJEU: Acquittal in Criminal Proceedings Can Block Administrative Fines
     Published online 6 June 2018
130. Council Softens EU List of Tax Haven Countries
     Published online 6 June 2018
131. EU and Norway Foster Administrative Cooperation to Combat VAT Fraud
     Published online 6 June 2018
132. Public Consultation to Establish First Worldwide “Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List”
     Published online 6 June 2018
133. First Case on Interpretation of EIO Brought Before CJEU
     Published online 6 June 2018
134. State of Play of EIO Implementation
     Published online 6 June 2018
135. No Decision on Aranyosi II Case by CJEU
     Published online 6 June 2018
136. CJEU Sets Conditions for Surrender of Minors
     Published online 6 June 2018
137. CJEU Interprets Refusal Ground of Trials in absentia in the Context of Revocation of Suspended Convictions
     Published online 6 June 2018
138. Draft Regulation on Mutual Recognition of Confiscation and Freezing Orders Passes First Review in the EP
     Published online 6 June 2018
139. Partial Success for Schrems’ Campaign Against Facebook
     Published online 6 June 2018
140. Commission Steps Forward to Tackle Illegal Content Online
     Published online 6 June 2018
141. Application of Code of Conduct Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online Positive
     Published online 6 June 2018
142. JHA Council Adopts General Approach on New Law Combating Non-Cash Payment Fraud
     Published online 6 June 2018
143. MEPs Disagree on Blacklisting of “High-Risk Countries”
     Published online 6 June 2018
144. Trilogue Negotiations on Planned Directive to Counter Money Laundering by Means of Criminal Law
     Published online 6 June 2018
145. Country Factsheets on Attitudes towards Corruption
     Published online 6 June 2018
146. Malta to Join EPPO?
     Published online 6 June 2018
147. EPPO – First Implementation Measures Launched
     Published online 6 June 2018
148. EPPO – Implementation Phase Started
     Published online 6 June 2018
149. OLAF and Guardia di Finanza Detect Large-Scale Fraud in the EU’s Research and Innovation Fund
     Published online 6 June 2018
150. Convictions for Large-Scale Tobacco Smuggling
     Published online 6 June 2018
151. Debate on Key Features of OLAF and EPPO Relations
     Published online 6 June 2018
152. Public Consultation to Prepare Future EU Training Strategy
     Published online 6 June 2018
153. Brexit Preparedness
     Published online 6 June 2018