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Gradual Roll-out of Entry/Exit System Started 
22 October 2025
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On 12 October 2025, the Schengen countries started the gradual roll-out of the Entry-Exit System. The system will register non-EU nationals’ external border crossings for short stays and includes biometric data and functionalities. The system should be fully operational by 10 April 2026. Read more
EU Schengen
General Court Orders Compensation for Damage Caused by OLAF Press Release 
14 October 2025 (updated 1 week, 1 day ago)
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On 1 October 2025, the General Court ruled in favour of a Greek academic researcher who claimed that she was entitled to compensation for the damage she allegedly suffered following the publication, on 5 May 2020, of a press release from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in that it unlawfully processed her personal data and conveyed false information about her. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights OLAF Data Protection
Europol and Jordan Sign Working Arrangement 
14 October 2025
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On 10 July 2025, Europol and the Public Security Directorate (PSD) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed a Working Arrangement to support EU Member States and Jordan in preventing and combating serious and organised crime and terrorism. The arrangement establishes a structured legal framework … Read more
EU Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation
Justice Ministers from CoE Member States Commit to Improving Cooperation in Cross-Border Crime 
7 October 2025
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At a meeting held in Valletta, Malta, on 19 September 2025, the justice ministers from the Council of Europe member states adopted a declaration designed to foster cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. Read more
Council of Europe Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation
Anniversary of CoE's AI Convention 
30 September 2025
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On 5 September 2025, the Council of Europe celebrated the first anniversary of the opening for signature of its Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence at a conference in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Europe’s Committee on artificial intelligence (CAI) and the Complutense University of Madrid jointly organised the conference. Academic experts and members of the CAI Bureau shared theoretical and methodological insights on the convention’s key themes. Read more
Council of Europe
Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Female Returnees: Legal Responses and Cumulative Prosecution 
30 September 2025
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A new report by the Genocide Prosecution Network, published in early September 2025, provides legal strategies and practical guidance for prosecuting foreign terrorist fighters and female returnees for terrorism-related offences and war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide ("core international crimes"). It emphasises that this approach ensures comprehensive accountability and justice for victims. Read more
EU Eurojust Terrorism Judicial Cooperation
Commission Proposal on Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 
24 September 2025 (updated 1 month ago)
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On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal for the multiannual financial framework from 2028 to 2034. It sets out sets spending limits for multi-year periods in order to ensure long-term planning security and budgetary discipline beyond the EU's annual budgets. This news item sets out the main features of the proposal and summarises the debate in the run-up of the proposal. Read more
EU Commission Protection of Financial Interests
Annual Tobacco Conference in Helsinki 
24 September 2025
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From 16-18 September 2025, representatives from customs authorities and other stakeholders met in Helsinki for the 28th edition of the Tobacco Conference. Organised by OLAF in cooperation with the Finnish Customs, over 100 participants discussed persistent and evolving challenges in relation to tobacco smuggling … Read more
EU OLAF Counterfeiting & Piracy Protection of Financial Interests
ECJ: Judicial Review under National Law Does Not Hinder Issuance of EIO by Administrative Authority 
23 September 2025
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According to the ECJ's ruling of 10 July 2025 in WBS GmbH, an administrative authority that investigates crimes can be treated as "issuing authority" within the meaning of the EIO Directive, even if certain investigative measures sought (involving an interference with the fundamental rights of the person concerned) must, in accordance with national law, first be authorised by a judicial authority. Read more
EU European Investigation Order Judicial Cooperation
The OLAF Report 2024 
23 September 2025
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On 16 June 2025, OLAF presented its annual activity report. In 2024, OLAF recommended the recovery of €871.5 million to the EU budget and prevented €43.5 million from being unduly spent from the EU budget. The Office concluded 246 cases and issued 301 recommendations for follow-up to the relevant national and EU authorities. Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests