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Europol TE-SAT 2026 
15 September 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 13 July 2026, Europol published its EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2026 (EU TE-SAT). The report provides a comprehensive situational overview of terrorism across EU Member States in 2025. Two major developments formed the focus of the report: (1) the increasing role of online ecosystems in radicalisation and mobilisation and (2) the emergence of more fragmented forms of terrorism and violent extremism in which ideological boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. Read more
EU Europol Terrorism
Europol and Frontex Sign New Working Arrangement 
14 September 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 16 July 2026, Europol and Frontex signed a new Working Arrangement, reinforcing cooperation between the two agencies in tackling migrant smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism, and other cross-border crime. Read more
EU Europol Frontex Organised Crime Terrorism Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation
Eurojust and Iraq Sign Working Arrangement 
16 August 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 30 June 2026, Eurojust and Iraq signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen and develop their strategic efforts in the fight against serious and organised crime and terrorism. It establishes a framework for cooperation between Eurojust and the competent Iraqi authorities, in particular the National Centre for International Judicial Cooperation (NCIJC). Read more
EU Eurojust Organised Crime Terrorism Judicial Cooperation
MONEYVAL: Typologies Report on Financial Crime Risks Linked to Conflict-Related Proceeds 
8 July 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 12 March 2026, MONEYVAL released a typologies report examining money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF) risks linked to conflict-related proceeds. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
AMLA’s Inaugural Conference: EU Pushes for Stronger AML/CFT Coordination 
26 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
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
AMLA Executive Board Now Fully Operational with Fifth Member Appointed 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 23 February 2026, the Council of the EU appointed Hennie Verbeek-Kusters as the fifth full-time member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), completing the governing body. The Executive Board is composed of the Chair and five full-time members, including the … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering Terrorism
AMLA Takes Over AML/CFT Powers from the EBA 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 31 December 2025, the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) powers in the financial sector were formally transferred to the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This marks a key milestone in the EU’s fight against financial crime. … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering Terrorism
Commission Presents New ProtectEU Counterterrorism Agenda 
29 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new ProtectEU agenda to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism in the EU. The agenda aims to update the Union’s response to an evolving threat landscape, including online radicalisation, the growing involvement of minors, the misuse of new technologies, and increasing links between terrorism, organised crime, and hostile foreign interference. Read more
EU Security Union Terrorism
Europol Coordinates Largest Action Against Audio-Based Terrorist Propaganda 
2 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In response to the growing presence of terrorist content on audio-sharing platforms, Europol coordinated the largest Referral Action Day to date at the beginning of March 2026, targeting propaganda used by groups across the ideological spectrum, including jihadist and violent right-wing extremist networks. Read more
EU Europol Racism and Xenophobia Terrorism Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU Expands Terrorist Sanctions to Leaders and Support Networks 
27 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the Council strengthened the EU’s counterterrorism sanctions regime by expanding the scope of the EU terrorist list and updating its legal framework. Read more
EU Terrorism
AG: Spanish Law on Catalan Amnesty Does Not Violate EU Terrorism Law 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
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
ECJ Rules on "Same Act" in Terrorist Offences 
27 October 2025 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
The EU's ne bis in idem principle prevents a person from being punished for individual terrorist acts if that person has already been punished by another Member State for involvement in a terrorist association with a view to preparing a terrorist act. This is the main statement in the ECJ's ruling of 11 September 2025 in Case C-802/23 (MSIG). Read more
EU Schengen Terrorism Ne bis in idem
Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Female Returnees: Legal Responses and Cumulative Prosecution 
30 September 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
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
Europol TE-SAT 2025 
24 July 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
In its EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2025, Europol observed that the involvement of minors and young people in terrorism and violent extremism represents a worrying development that continued to grow in 2024. Adding to these challenges is the growing intertwining of individuals’ digital and physical lives. Read more
EU Europol Terrorism
Commission Updates AML/CFT High-Risk List 
8 July 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2025
In June 2025, the Commission updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, requiring EU entities to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving them. Ten jurisdictions were added: Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, … Read more
EU Commission Money Laundering Terrorism
CDCT Guidelines on Prosecution of Violent Extremism 
19 March 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 26 February 2025, the Council of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted guidelines that aim to enhance the prosecution of violent extremism conducive to terrorism. The guidelines were developed by the Committee on Counter-Terrorism (CDCT) and are addressed to national criminal … Read more
Council of Europe Terrorism