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IE, LT, EL Started New Trio Council Presidencies 
6 October 2026 (updated 1 day, 7 hours ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 1 July 2026, a new trio of Presidencies of the Council of the EU began its 18-month programme, with Ireland assuming the Presidency for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2026. Lithuania and Greece will follow in the first and second half of 2027, respectively. The trio's programme focuses on three main themes. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Spotlight 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard 
27 July 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 4 June 2026, the European Commission published the 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard, the fourteenth edition of its annual comparative overview of the efficiency, quality, and independence of the justice systems of all 27 Member States. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
German Court Finds German Check at Luxembourg Border Unlawful 
1 July 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 27 April 2026, the Verwaltungsgericht Koblenz (Administrative Court of Koblenz, Germany) ruled that an identity check by the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) at the German–Luxembourg border was unlawful. The judgment is significant because it applies the revised Schengen Borders Code, in particular the amended rules on the temporary reintroduction and prolongation of internal border controls in exceptional situations involving large-scale unauthorised migration movements. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Schengen
ECJ: Execution of EAW if Offence Was Committed Also in the Territory of Executing State 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In its judgment of 12 February 2026 in Case C-712/25 PPU (Rastoshev), the ECJ ruled that the executing authorities cannot automatically refuse the execution of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) if the offence has been committed in whole or in part in the territory of the executing Member State. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice European Arrest Warrant
ERA: Free EU Criminal Law Training Resources for Defence Lawyers 
6 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
The Academy of European Law (ERA), together with partners, has released a set of free training materials aimed at strengthening defence lawyers’ capacity to handle cross-border criminal cases across Europe. The resources are openly accessible online and are part of the “European Criminal … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Procedural Safeguards
EU-India Strategic Agenda 
20 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
The EU-India strategic agenda, endorsed on 27 January 2026, includes commitments to a number of projects designed to significantly deepen and broaden cooperation between the two partners in the fields of justice and home affairs in the coming years. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight Report of the High-Level Forum on the Future of EU Criminal Justice 
6 February 2026 (updated 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item summarises the report of the High-Level Forum on the Future of EU Criminal Justice. The forum, which brought together officials from the EU Member States, the EU institutions and JHA bodies as well as respresenatives from academia, legal practice and civil society, discussed how a vision of European criminal law can be shaped. The report synthesises the key insights raised during the four plenary meetings held in 2025. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
JHA Council Discusses Internal Security Implications of Drones 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the Council meeting on 8 December 2025, the Home Affairs Ministers of EU Member States discussed common law enforcement measures to address the malicious use of drones. Possible EU actions could include better coordination of anti-drone activities, harmonisation of anti-drone systems standards, and … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Europol Frontex Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Autonomous and Open”: Cyprus’ Vision for EU Council Presidency 
7 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
Under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus assumed the Council Presidency on 1 January 2026. This news item provides an overview of the Presidency's agenda with a focus on security issues. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
EU JHA Heads Strengthen Fundamental Rights Compliance 
31 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
From 4 to 5 December 2025, the Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies met in Vienna to review joint achievements and align future cooperation with broader EU priorities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Europol Eurojust Frontex Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Council Updates Model Provisions on EU Substantive Criminal Law 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
The JHA Council approved model provisions that include standard language for rules in legislative acts harmonising crimes at the EU level. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
European Commission Presents 2026 Work Programme 
30 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented its 2026 Work Programme: “Europe’s Independence Moment”. It addresses current and emerging challenges, including threats to the EU’s security and democratic institutions, geopolitical tensions, economic and industrial risks, and the accelerating impact of climate change.In … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Commission
Protecting Applicants’ Rights Ahead of ETIAS Launch 
22 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
As preparations continue for the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in autumn 2026, the ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board (EFRGB) (→eucrim 2/2024) is playing a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection and other fundamental rights. The … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Schengen
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
Spotlight ECJ Clarifies Principle Lex Posterior Mitius 
2 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
In its judgment in BAJI Trans of 1 August 2025, the ECJ provided important clarifications on the scope and application of the principle that the more lenient law should apply in criminal cases. This so-called principle lex posterior mitius is enshrined in the last sentence of Art. 49(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Programme of the Danish Council Presidency 
1 August 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
The Kingdom of Denmark assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025. Under the slogan “A Strong Europe in a changing world!”, the programme of the Danish Presidency has two overarching priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council