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Commission Proposes Directive on Asset Recovery and Confiscation 
27 July 2022 (updated 3 years, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
The Commission proposed new reinforced rules on asset recovery and confiscation. The legislative instrument is also designed to contribute to the implementation of EU restrictive measures and to curb benefits of those who infringe the measures. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Commission: Violation of Restrictive Measures Should Become EU Crime 
27 July 2022 (updated 3 years, 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
On 25 May 2022, the European Commission tabled a proposal for a Council Decision aiming to add the violation of Union restrictive measures to the areas of "EU crimes" laid down in Art. 83(1) TFEU. This will then allow the Commission to initiate a Directive harmonising national criminal laws. Read more
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Ukraine conflict
First Meeting of the Focus Group against THB 
26 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 14 June 2022, the newly created focus group of specialised prosecutors against trafficking in human beings (THB) met for the first time. The group was created to intensify judicial cooperation and build expertise in the fight against THB. Its creation was proposed by the … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Trafficking in Human Beings
Eurojust Mandate for Core International Crimes 
18 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 June 2022, an amendment to the Eurojust Regulation entered into force, which enables the Agency to to collect, preserve, and share evidence on war crimes. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Commission Progress Report on Security Strategy Focuses on Threats from Russia’s War 
4 July 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 25 May 2022, the Commission presented its fourth progress report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy. It is the first one from progress reports published at regular intervals that takes into account the threats to EU internal safety and security resulting from the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more
EU Security Union Ukraine conflict
EU's "Freeze and Seize" Task Force Tackles Oligarchs' Money 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
In the light of Russia’s ongoing unjustified and illegitimate military aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission set up the "Freeze and Seize" Task Force in March 2022. The Task Force is to ensure the efficient implementation of the EU sanctions against listed Russian and Belarusian … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Joint Operation Moldova Launched 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 17 March 2022, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova signed a Status Agreement regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex. The agreement lays down the basis for increased deployment of Frontex teams in Moldova. On 21 March 2022, Frontex and the Moldavian … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Frontex
Financial Investigations in Relation to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 April 2022, Europol together with EU Member States, Eurojust and Frontex launched Operation Oskar, an umbrella operation comprising several investigations in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Operation Oskar supports the freezing of criminal assets owned by individuals and entities that … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Europol Eurojust Frontex
EU Supports ICC in Investigation of International Crimes in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2022
On 25 April 2022 - for the first time in its history -, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed an agreement to participate in a Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The respective JIT was set up on 25 March 2022 … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Council Extends Security Mission in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 4 years, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 13 April 2022, the Council of the EU amended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) - a non-executive civilian mission established on 22 July 2014 with the aim of supporting Ukraine in … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Commission’s Recommendation on Investor Schemes Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
21 June 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 23. March 2022, the Commission issued a recommendation on immediate steps to be taken by Member States - in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine - in relation to investor citizenship schemes and investor residence schemes. Read more
EU Schengen Ukraine conflict
Justice and Home Affairs Ministers Discuss Responses to the Situation in Ukraine 
15 June 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 9/10 June 2022, Ministers discussed several issues on how the EU needs to react to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.A discussion paper by the French Council Presidency summarised the judicial responses to … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Council
Common Anti-Trafficking Plan for Victims of Ukraine War 
25 May 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 11 May 2022, the EU Solidarity Platform presented its Common Anti-Trafficking Plan. As a result, the Solidarity Platform aims to address the risks of trafficking in human beings and support potential victims. The Plan has been developed by Diane Schmitt (EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator) together with EU and national authorities. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection
EP: Protection of Women Fleeing Ukraine from Violence and Trafficking 
24 May 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February more than 5.5 million refugees – 90% of whom are women and children – have fled Ukraine. On 5 May 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution in which MEPs strongly condemn the … Read more
Fundamental Rights Ukraine conflict Trafficking in Human Beings