Search and filter

News Guide

Region
Foundations
Institutions
Specific Areas of Crime 1 selected
Procedural Criminal Law
Cooperation

Publication

Year
Type
Clear all

News

101 results

Spotlight Key Proposals from the Conference on the Future of Europe in the Area of Values, Rule of Law & Security 
9 May 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
On 29/30 April 2022, the Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe adopted 49 proposals on a wide range of EU topics and more than 300 measures on how to achieve them. The Conference on the Future of Europe is a bottom-up exercise … Read more
EU Rule of Law Reform of the European Union Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Cybercrime Racism and Xenophobia Data Protection
Europol Report Criminal Use of Deepfake Technology 
9 May 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 28 April 2022, Europol's Innovation Lab published its first report giving a detailed overview of the criminal use of deepfake technology. The phenomena of deepfakes, the technology behind them, deepfake technology’s impact on crime and on law enforcement, the detection of deepfake, and … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Commission Proposes New Regulations to Improve Cybersecurity and Information Security of EU Administration 
26 April 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 22 March 2022, the Commission made two new proposals to improve cybersecurity and information security in EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies: a Cybersecurity Regulation and an Information Security Regulation.Cybersecurity RegulationWith this regulation, the Commission wishes to establish common cybersecurity measures … Read more
EU Security Union Legislation Cybercrime
Europol Report on Criminal Use of Cryptocurrencies 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of January 2022, Europol published a new report containing an overview of the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. The report provides core definitions, case examples, and details of the challenges authorities face in combating the illicit use of such digital currencies.In its … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Commission Seeks Mandate to Negotiate UN Cybercrime Convention 
6 April 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 29 March 2022, the Commission published a recommendation for a Council decision authorising the Commission to start negotiations on a UN Convention on Cybercrime on behalf of the EU (cf. Art. 218(3) TFEU). According to the Commission, this is to ensure the appropriate participation … Read more
EU Cybercrime
CEPEJ Launches European Cyberjustice Network 
29 January 2022
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 16 November 2021, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) held a virtual inaugural conference to officially launch the European Cyberjustice Network. The network provides a platform for the interdisciplinary exchange of good practices in the field of cyberjustice and artificial … Read more
Council of Europe Cybercrime Judicial Cooperation
Second Additional Protocol to Cybercrime Convention 
29 January 2022 (updated 4 years, 1 month ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 4/2021
On 17 November 2021, the Committee of Ministers of the CoE adopted a second Additional Protocol to the Cybercrime Convention on enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence. The second additional protocol lays down inter alia the criteria for direct cooperation between state parties and … Read more
Council of Europe Cybercrime e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation
New Draft Law: Parliament Aims at Strengthening EU-Wide Requirements for Cybersecurity Attacks 
18 January 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 22 November 2021, the European Parliament (EP) backed a draft law that would set tighter cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations, and information sharing for businesses, administrations, and states. The EP sees a need for this law because of the increase … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
Several Hits Thwart Cyber Attacks 
15 January 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In a series of operations throughout October and November 2021, Eurojust helped facilitate the arrests of numerous online scammers, suspects involved in buying or selling illicit goods on the Dark Web, and attackers using ransomware. By supporting operation Dark HunTOR, Eurojust contributed to the … Read more
EU Eurojust Cybercrime
Policing in Cyberspace 
10 July 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 25 June 2021, Europol published a spotlight report entitled “The Cyber Blue Line.” It sets out the challenges and issues involved in a growing area of police work dedicated to providing safety and security online. The two authors of the report, Mary … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Supporting Victims of Cybercrime 
9 July 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 17 and 18 June 2021, the 10th Plenary Meeting of the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN) took place to discuss the latest trends in cybercrime and to lend support to victims of malware. The online meeting, which was hosted by Eurojust, focused on approaches … Read more
EU Eurojust Cybercrime
Commission Recommends Joint Cyber Unit 
9 July 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 23 June 20201, the Commission presented a recommendation on building a Joint Cyber Unit. Acccording to the Commission, the pandemic has increased the importance of connectivity and shown how important reliable and secure networks/information systems are, especially for entities in the frontline of the … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
Parliament Calls for Tighter EU Cybersecurity Standards for Connected Products and Associated Services 
9 July 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 10 June 2021, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the EU’s Cybersecurity Strategy for the Digital Decade in order to make connected products and associated services secure by design, resilient to cyber incidents, and able to be quickly patched if vulnerabilities are … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
EU Gets Cybersecurity Competence Centre 
28 June 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 20 May 2021, the Parliament adopted plans to reinforce Europe’s preparedness and resilience against cyberattacks by creating a pool for innovation and expertise. In order to pool expertise in cybersecurity research and bring the European cybersecurity community of experts together, a new cybersecurity … Read more
EU Cybercrime
EDPS Provides Opinion on Cybersecurity Directive 
20 May 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 March 2021, the EDPS published its Opinion 5/2021 on the Proposal of 16 December 2020 for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 (→ eucrim 4/2020, 282). The current EU Network … Read more
EU Cybercrime Data Protection
Council Conclusions on Cybersecurity Strategy 
9 April 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 22 March 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU’s cybersecurity strategy. The Council stressed that cybersecurity is essential for building a resilient, green and digital Europe. In particular, it is about achieving strategic autonomy to strengthen the EU's digital leadership. Read more
EU Cybercrime