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ECA: Achievements of Recovery and Resilience Facility at Risk 
31 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In a special report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) warned that EU Member States might not be able to draw down or absorb the funds in time and complete their planned measures before the RRF expires in August 2026. As a result, the expected economic and social benefits might not be achieved. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
OLAF’s Operational Work July-September 2024 
30 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
This news item summarises OLAF’s operational work between 1 July and 30 September 2024 in reverse chronological order. It follows the reports on operations supported by OLAF in → eucrim 1/2024, 17-18. Read more
EU OLAF
Reform of CJEU Statute: Amendments to the Rules of Procedure in Force 
30 October 2024
Riehle_Cornelia_Neu_SW.jpg Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
This news item provides an overview of the amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice and of the General Court that entered into force on 1 September 2024. The reform package includes a new version of the Practice Directions to Parties concerning cases brought before the Court of Justice and a new version of the General Court's Practice Rules for the implementation of its Rules of Procedure. Read more
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General Court Ruled on Necessary Protective Measures for Whistleblower in the EP 
23 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In a judgment of 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) strengthened the rights of whistleblowers who brought to light incidents within European institutions. The GC clarified the scope of protective measures to be provided by the institution. Read more
EU European Parliament OLAF Victim Protection
ECJ: Criminally Prosecuted Minors Must Have Lawyer’s Assistance during First Police Questioning 
18 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its judgment of 5 September 2024, the ECJ ruled that several provisions of the Polish Code of Criminal Procedure and legal practices are incompatible with the rights of minors charged with a criminal offence. The Court particularly blamed the Polish police for not having guaranteed the assistance by a lawyer during the first questioning of the minor and for not having him adequately informed of his rights. Read more
Council of Europe Procedural Safeguards
Eurobarometer: Citizens and Businesses Remain Concerned over Corruption 
17 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 24 July 2024, in parallel to its 2024 Rule of Law Report (→ related link), the Commission released the results of two Eurobarometer surveys on the perception of corruption in the EU: Special Eurobarometer 548 - Citizens’ attitudes towards corruption in the EU … Read more
EU Corruption
Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report 
17 October 2024
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 24 July 2024, the Commission published its 5th Rule of Law Report. The Rule of Law Report includes 27 country chapters and examines developments – both positive and negative – across all EU Member States in four key areas for the rule of … Read more
EU Rule of Law Commission
General Court Ruled on Irregularities by Former EU Auditor 
15 October 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) ruled for the first time on the legality of procedures of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and OLAF vis-à-vis alleged irregularities committed by a former ECA member.The GC largely upheld the ECA’s decision on the … Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Armenia 
18 September 2024
andras_csuri_1fc5ccbce0.jpg Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 18 April 2024, GRECO published its 5th round evaluation report on Armenia.The country has been a member of GRECO since 2004. It has been subject to four evaluation rounds with 75% of GRECO recommendations implemented in the joint first and second evaluation … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Draft Bill for New German Law on International Cooperation in Criminal Matters 
17 September 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 11 September 2024, the German Federal Ministry of Justice presented a draft for a recast of the German Act on International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Gesetz über die Internationale Rechtshilfe in Strafsachen - IRG). The draft revises, restructures and modernises the … Read more
EU Judicial Cooperation
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on the Republic of Moldova 
17 September 2024
andras_csuri_1fc5ccbce0.jpg Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 4 March 2024, GRECO presented its 5th round evaluation report on the Republic of Moldova. The country has been a member of GRECO since 2001 and undergone four evaluation rounds.93% of recommendations were implemented in the first evaluation round, 67% in the … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on the Czech Republic 
17 September 2024 (updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago)
andras_csuri_1fc5ccbce0.jpg Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 4 March 2024, GRECO presented its 5th round evaluation report on the Czech Republic. The country has been a member of GRECO since 2002, with a good track record in implementing GRECO recommendations: 89% of the first evaluation round have been fully implemented, … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
ECJ Ruled on Reporting Obligations for Aggressive Tax Planning 
16 September 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its judgment of 29 July 2024, the ECJ upheld the EU’s system on reporting obligations for intermediaries to inform tax authorities of certain cross-border arrangements that could potentially be used for aggressive tax planning. The ECJ particularly did not consider that the underlying EU legislation is invalid. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Tax Evasion
Berlin Regional Court’s EncroChat Battle – Third Round 
14 August 2024
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In an order of 4 July 2024, the ECJ dealt with procedural effects of the EncroChat case. The reference for preliminary ruling (Case C-288/24, M.R. v Staatsanwaltschaft Berlin or “Stegmon”) only indirectly concerns the criminal investigations related to EncroChat. The question … Read more
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