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AG Opinion on Speciality Rule in TCA 
5 January 2026 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
AG Medina provided her views on the interpretation and scope of the speciality rule, a basic safeguard in extradition law, as set out in the TCA. The requested EU Member States may classify the UK's "contempt of court" as criminal offence and apply the speciality rule if the issuing authority does not provide adequate safeguards. Read more
EU Judicial Cooperation
Commission Unveils Digital Justice Package 2030 
19 December 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 20 November 2025., the European Commission presented its Digital Justice Package 2030, setting out a roadmap to modernise and digitalise justice systems across the EU. The initiative aims to accelerate the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in national courts and in judicial cooperation. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Digital Space Regulation Commission Judicial Cooperation
EJN Biennial Report Highlights Judicial Cooperation Achievements and Digital Innovation 
1 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
The biennial EJN activity and management report, released in November 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of the support delivered by EJN Contact Points to national judicial authorities in cross-border judicial cooperation in 2023 and 2024. Read more
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) European Arrest Warrant European Investigation Order Judicial Cooperation
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between EJN and SEEPAG 
29 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
On 16 October 2025, the EJN and the Southeast European Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their cooperation, exchange best practices, and improve modes of communication between the parties.SEEPAG is an international judicial cooperation mechanism that aims to facilitate … Read more
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) Judicial Cooperation
EPOC and EPOC-PR Infographics Available 
29 October 2025 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
To explain how to use the new European Production Order Certificate (EPOC) and the European Preservation Order Certificate (EPOC-PR) more clearly, the EJN has created two infographics. The Certificates will be the main means that will allow law enforcement in one EU Member State to request electronic data from a service provider in another under the EU's new legal framework on e-evidence in criminal matters. Read more
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) e-Evidence Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight Third Additional Protocol to 1959 MLA Convention 
7 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
At the Minister of Justice Conference, held in Valletta, Malta, on 19 September 2025, the Council of Europe opened for signature a new additional protocol to the 1959 Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters. The briefly dubbed "Valletta Protocol" aims to reinforce the ability of CoE member states, as well as partner states, to adequately respond to crime. Read more
Council of Europe Judicial Cooperation
Justice Ministers from CoE Member States Commit to Improving Cooperation in Cross-Border Crime 
7 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
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
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
ECJ: Judicial Review under National Law Does Not Hinder Issuance of EIO by Administrative Authority 
23 September 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
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
AG: High Hurdles for Executing Authority to Refuse Videoconference Hearing 
8 August 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
In his opinion of 26 June 2025 on a case concerning the interpretation of the EIO Directive's provisions of videoconference hearings and the temporary transfer of persons in custody, AG Rantos advises that the ECJ strengthens the position of the issuing authority from Italy and declares incompatible the refusal by the executing Belgian authorities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights European Investigation Order Judicial Cooperation
Update of Online Criminal Detention Database Released 
1 August 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 20 May 2025, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released an updated version of its online criminal detention database. Originally launched in 2019, the database provides information about detention conditions in EU countries. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) European Arrest Warrant Judicial Cooperation
Closer Security Cooperation between EU and UK 
17 July 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
At the first summit after Brexit, the political leaders from the UK and EU agreed to reinforce their cooperation for peace and security in Europe and to establish a new strategic partnership. Several commitments were taken also in the area of justice and home affairs. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Eurojust Annual Report 2024 
25 June 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 15 May 2025, Eurojust published its Annual Report for the year 2024. In 2024, Eurojust particularly expanded its global network, e.g. strengthening partnerships with Latin American countries. Compared to 2023, Eurojust's case workload increased. Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
ECJ: No Obligation for Mutual Recognition of Decision Taken in Favour of a Person Requested for Extradition to a Third Country 
21 June 2025 (updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 19 June 2025, the ECJ ruled that an authority of an EU Member State is not obliged to mutually recognise a decision taken in another EU Member State that refused extradition of an individual to a third state. However, it must take due account of the reasons of this previous decision in its own assessment of a possible refusal on the ground of fundamental rights. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice European Arrest Warrant Judicial Cooperation
Operation ENDGAME Targets Initial Access Malware 
16 June 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At the end of May 2025, Operation ENDGAME, ongoing since 2024, led to the takedown of Initial Access Malware. This malware was being used for initial infection, helping cybercriminals to enter victims’ systems unnoticed and download more malware, such as ransomware, onto their devices. … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
ECJ Ruled on EAW Comepting with Extradition Request 
6 June 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 20 March 2025, the ECJ delivered its judgment in Case C-763/22 (Procureur de la République v OP). The case concerned a decision by an EU Member State to resolve a conflict between a European Arrest Warrant and an extradition request relating to … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights European Arrest Warrant Judicial Cooperation