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ECJ: Victim Participation Not Required in Proceedings to Quash Convictions Rendered in absentia
On 23 April 2026, the ECJ delivered its judgment in Case C-24/26 PPU, Casotta, clarifying the scope of victims' rights under Directive 2012/29/EU in proceedings seeking to reopen criminal cases concluded by a final conviction rendered in the defendant’s absence. The ECJ also confirmed that Directive (EU) 2016/343 does not preclude Member States from granting persons convicted in absentia access to a new trial under more favourable conditions than those required by EU law. Read more
EU
Procedural Safeguards
Victim Protection
Spotlight Hungary Joins EPPO - EPPO Regulation Now EU Acquis
On 10 July 2026, the Commission adopted a decision confirming Hungary's participation in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The decision was published in the Official Journal L, 2026/1701 of 13 July 2026. The request to join the EPPO was submitted by the new … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Commission: Internal Border Controls by Nine Member States Should Phase Out
On 2 June 2026, the Commission issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by nine EU Member States: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden. The Commission recommended that the Member States concerned work towards phasing out … Read more
EU
Schengen
Spotlight EP: Performance-Based Funding Should Not Be the Model for Next MFF
In a resolution adopted on 28 April 2026, the EP argues that the approach of performance-based instruments (as taken in the RRF) should not be the default model for the next multiannual financial framework. MEPs make a series of recommendation to ensure the control, transparency and accountability of performance-based instruments. Read more
EU
European Parliament
Protection of Financial Interests
Report
Strengthening the Protection of EU's Financial Interests via Criminal Law A comprehensive study on fraud prevention, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering measures, and corporate crime
The European Union faces ongoing challenges in safeguarding its financial interests. The research project 2024-IT-PIF aims to conduct a thorough examination of key issues related to such challenges. This news item summarises the objectives of the project and points out first achieved results. Read more
Dr. Amalia Orsina
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Spotlight Environmental Crime Directive: Eurojust Note on Judicial Cooperation
The new Environmental Crime Directive was to be transposed into national law by EU Member States by 21 May 2026. The Directive establishes minimum EU-wide standards for the definition of environmental criminal offences and penalties, replacing the previous 2008 legislation. In addition, it introduces a … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Eurojust
Environmental Crime
Judicial Cooperation
Eurojust and Genocide Prosecution Network Commemorate 2026 EU Day Against Impunity
On 23 May 2026, Eurojust marked the 11th EU Day Against Impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes – together with the Genocide Prosecution Network. Since 2016, Eurojust and the Genocide Prosecution Network have jointly highlighted the EU Day Against Impunity to raise … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
Annual Report 2025: Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights
On 2 June 2026, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its thirteenth Annual Report. The report outlines the main observations and recommendations shared by the Consultative Forum with Frontex and its Management Board throughout 2025.The recommendations are aimed at strengthening the … Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Frontex
The OLAF Report 2025
This news item summarises the annual OLAF activity report for the year 2025. Presented on 20 April 2026, the report presents the key figures of OLAF's work in 2025. For the first time, it includes recommendations to stakeholders designed to foster a more effective and coordinated approach to combating fraud and irregularities. Read more
EU
OLAF
Protection of Financial Interests
OLAF Operational Work: First Half of 2026
This news item highlights key cases that demonstrate OLAF's operational work between 15 January and 30 June 2026. It follows on from the report in eucrim 4/2025, 266. Read more
OLAF
Takedown of Major Cryptocurrency Laundering Service “AudiA6”
In June 2026, Europol reported that a major cryptocurrency laundering service known as "AudiA6" was dismantled in an international law enforcement operation. The service was used by ransomware groups and cybercriminal networks to launder stolen digital assets while obscuring financial trails. It is suspected of having laundered over €336 million from 2022 to 2025. Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Cybercrime
Money Laundering
Organised Crime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Deliberations on the New EU Long-Term Budget - State of Play
This news item summarises the key developments regarding the discussions on the new EU long-term budget over the past few months. Discussions gained momentum in spring 2026; however, opposing positions became also evident among the negotiating parties: the European Parliament and the Council. Read more
EU
Council
European Parliament
Protection of Financial Interests
AMLA’s Inaugural Conference: EU Pushes for Stronger AML/CFT Coordination
On 9 June 2026, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) held its first public conference, bringing together over 360 participants from all 27 EU Member States, with additional stakeholders following online via livestream. Attendees included representatives of EU … Read more
EU
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
Money Laundering
Terrorism
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Trackathon to Locate Fugitives
On 3 and 4 June 2026, nearly 100 investigators and open-source intelligence (OSINT) specialists from 31 countries gathered at Europol headquarters for the 2026 edition of the ENFAST Trackathon, a high-intensity operation targeting some of Europe’s most dangerous fugitives. The initiative focused on high-priority … Read more
EU
Europol
European Arrest Warrant
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Project A.S.S.E.T. – New Benchmark for International Cooperation in Global Asset Seizure
From 19–22 May 2026, Europol conducted the third and most successful operational week of Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce). Project A.S.S.E.T., organised by Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC), supports the fight against serious and organised crime and the seizure … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Organised Crime
Judicial Cooperation
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Spotlight ECJ: Executing Member State Must Ensure Enforcement of Custodial Sentence if it Denies Surrender due to Fundamental Rights Grounds
On 4 June 2026, the Grand Chamber judgment of the ECJ concluded: If an EU Member State refuses the surrender of persons due to poor detention conditions in the EU Member States that sentenced them, the refusing Member State is required to enforce the prison sentence on its own territory. The main aim must be to avoid impunity of the requested person. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
European Arrest Warrant
Taking Account of Convictions