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CJEU: New Website, Search Engine, and Web TV
At the beginning of 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union modernised its digital communication to enhance openness, transparency, and accessibility for both the general public and legal professionals. This initiative includes the launch of a fully redesigned website; an upgraded and more powerful search engine (InfoCuria); and a new audiovisual platform (CVRIA Web TV). Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Extradition for Nord Stream Pipeline Blast: EU Courts Have Ruled Differently on German EAWs
This news item summarises the proceedings in the Nord Stream extradition case complex where courts in Italy and Poland took different surrender decisions in summer/autumn 2025. The cases sparked a legal debate on fundamental issues of the EU's extradition scheme under the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
European Arrest Warrant
EU Fines X €120 Million in First DSA Non-Compliance Decision
On 5 December 2025, the European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after concluding that the platform had breached several transparency duties under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is the first non-compliance decision adopted since the DSA entered into force. The Commission determined that X had violated three core obligations. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Digital Space Regulation
WJP 2025 Index Shows Sharp Acceleration of Global Rule-of-Law Decline
On 28 October 2025, the World Justice Project released its latest Rule of Law Index 2025, warning that the global erosion of rule-of-law standards had deepened significantly over the past year. Also EU countries traditionally perceived as stable recorded worrisome declines, according to the Index. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
AG: Spanish Law on Catalan Amnesty Does Not Violate EU Terrorism Law
According to Advocate General (AG) Dean Spielmann, the Spanish law "on amnesty for institutional, political and social normalisation in Catalonia" ("the LOA"), passed in June 2024, which includes an exemption from criminal liability for terrorist offences in the context of the Catalan independence movement is neither in breach of the EU's Directive on combating terrorism nor certain general principles of EU law. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Terrorism
AG: Spanish Law on Catalan Amnesty Does Not Violate EU's Financial Interests
According to Advocate General (AG) Dean Spielmann, the Spanish amnesty law, which exempts politicians and officials from liability in connection with the unlawful independence referendum in Catalonia on 1 October 2017, and acts carried out in connection with the Catalan independence process, does not conflict with Union law on the protection of the EU's financial interests. However, certain provisions may be incompatible with the right to effective judicial protection. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
European Commission Presents 2026 Work Programme
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented its 2026 Work Programme: “Europe’s Independence Moment”. It addresses current and emerging challenges, including threats to the EU’s security and democratic institutions, geopolitical tensions, economic and industrial risks, and the accelerating impact of climate change.In … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Commission
GC: Designation of Amazon as VLOP Was in Line with Fundamental Rights
On 19 November 2025, the General Court (GC) delivered its judgment in Amazon EU Sàrl v Commission (T-367/23), dismissing Amazon’s challenge to its designation as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Read more
EU
Digital Space Regulation
Hungary: Rule-of-Law Developments in 2025
This news item continues eucrim’s overview of worrying rule-of-law developments in Hungary as far as implications on Union Law, in particular the protection for the EU’s financial interests, are concerned. It reports on the developments in 2025 and follows up on the overview in eucrim 4/2024, 262-264. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
88th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Main Decisions
This news item continues the reporting of key decisions taken by the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). The CDPC oversees and coordinates the Council of Europe’s activities in the field of crime prevention and crime control. From 25 to 27 November 2025, the Committee met in plenary and took decisions that are summarised here. Read more
Council of Europe
European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
Information Exchange in Tax Matters with Non-EU Countries Strengthened
On 13 October 2025, the European Commission signed four amending protocols to the agreements between the EU and, respectively, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino on the automatic exchange of financial account information to improve international tax compliance. On 22 October 2025, a similar protocol … Read more
EU
Tax Evasion
Slovakia under the EU's Rule-of-Law Eye
This news item summarises recent actions by the Commission and the European Parliament against the backsliding democracy and threat to the rule of law in Slovakia. Measures by the Slovakian government are also concerning as regards the adequate protection of the EU's financial interests. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
Current Infringement Proceedings in Justice and Home Affairs: October – December 2025
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. The following overview reports on selected infringement proceedings in the area of justice and home affairs that were opened or continued in October, November and December 2025. Read more
EU
Legislation
Cybercrime
Protection of Financial Interests
European Arrest Warrant
Police Cooperation
Procedural Safeguards
Spotlight Commission Proposes Strengthened Cooperation between Eurofisc, EPPO and OLAF
On 14 November 2025, the Commission proposed legislative amendment that will empower EPPO and OLAF with immediate access to VAT data exchanged at the EU level via the Eurofisc network. Read more
EU
OLAF
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Tax Evasion
CCJE: Opinion on the Importance of Judicial Well-Being
During its plenary session, held from 12 to 14 November 2025 in Strasbourg (France), the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE) adopted Opinion No. 28 (2025) on the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice. The Opinion examines how the well-being of … Read more
EU
Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE)
AG Medina: Competition Authorities May Seize Business Emails without Prior Court Approval
According to AG Medina, compliance with the right to the protection of personal data does not require prior authorisation by a judicial authority in competition investigations provided that the seizure is subject to adequate and effective procedural safeguards. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection