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CCBE Position Paper on AI 
1 April 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In a position paper of March 2020, the CCBE outlines considerations on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). The CCBE voices several concerns over the use of AI in areas directly concerning the legal profession. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
Commission: White Paper on AI 
1 April 2020 (updated 5 years, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2020
On 19 February 2020, the Commission presented a “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: a European approach to excellence and trust.” The White Paper outlines policy options on how to achieve the dual objectives of promoting the uptake of artificial intelligence and addressing the risks associated with certain uses of this new technology. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
EP LIBE: AI in Criminal Law 
1 April 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 20 February 2020, experts reported on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the criminal law framework at a hearing in EP's LIBE committee. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
Commission Work Programme 2020 
28 March 2020 (updated 5 years, 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 20 January 2020, the Commission published its Work Programme for the year 2020. The first annual Work Programme is entitled “A Union that strives for more” and sets out the most important Commission initiatives in the programme’s first year, including commitments for the … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Commission
Publication “European Union Instruments in the Field of Criminal Law and Related Texts” 
18 February 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In December 2019, the Council General Secretariat’s Criminal Law Team published a compendium of selected texts on legal instruments (106 texts) relevant for EU criminal law. It includes instruments adopted by the EU Institutions on the following:Cooperation in criminal matters (including mutual recognition of … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Updates on Legislative JHA Items 
18 February 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The Finnish Council Presidency updated the JHA Ministers about the progress achieved on current legislative proposals in the area of freedom, security and justice during its presidency at the Council meeting on 2-3 December 2019. In the area of home affairs, the proposals include:Regulation … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Lisbon Treaty: 10 Years Area of Freedom, Security and Justice 
18 February 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 1 December 2019, the new European Commission under the lead of its new President, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, marked the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. The 1st of December 2019 also marked ten years of … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
ECA: Use of Information Systems for Border Control Can be More Efficient 
11 January 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The EU’s information systems in the field of internal security supporting border controls are well designed; however, more efforts are needed to ensure completeness and timely entry of the data. This is the main outcome of the European Court of Auditor’s special report No 20/2019 … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Self-Assessment Reports on EU Code of Practice on Disinformation 
11 January 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In October 2018, the industry agreed on a self-regulatory EU Code of Practice to address the spread of online disinformation and fake news. The signatories recognised the objectives outlined in the Commission Communication “Tackling online disinformation ‒ a European approach” of April 2018. This … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Spotlight 20th Progress Report on Security Union 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The EU achieved progress in fighting terrorism, stepping up information exchange, countering radicalisation, preventing violent extremism, and addressing cybersecurity; however, further efforts are needed. This is the main message of the “20th progress report towards an effective and genuine Security Union” that was … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
New Eurobarometer: Strong Increase in Citizens’ Positive Perception of the EU 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 8 months ago)
Christine Götz Christine Götz
A new Eurobarometer survey was released on 5 August 2019. It shows a strong general increase in citizens’ positive perception of the European Union. The survey was conducted by means of 27,464 face-to-face interviews in the 28 Member States and five candidate countries in June … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Report
12th EU-Criminal Law Workshop, October 18-19, 2019, Bonn: "Is the rule of law falling apart in Europe?“  Tagungsbericht zum 12. EU-Strafrechtstag – „Geht der Rechtsstaat in Europa unter?“
25 November 2019 (updated 4 years, 10 months ago)
in Issue 3/2019
Criminal defense attorneys met for the 12th time in Bonn/Germany to discuss current challenges in the fields of criminal law and criminal procedure in the European Union. Numerous legal practitioners as well as judges and legal scholars working in the field of European criminal law analysed whether current developments involving the Europeanization of substantive criminal law and criminal procedure still allow constitutional developments. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Future of EU Substantive Criminal Law 
10 September 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their meeting on 6 June 2019, the Justice Ministers of the EU Member States debated about a report by the Romanian Council Presidency on the future of EU substantive criminal law. A questionnaire was designed to find out MS' views on the need to introduce additional harmonising criminal law provisions in new areas within the EU’s competence pursuant to Art. 83 TFEU Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Report
Europäisches Strafrecht nach der österreichischen Ratspräsidentschaft  Konferenz der Österreichischen Vereinigung für Europäisches Strafrecht
7 September 2019 (updated 7 years ago)
Carmen Kaudela LL.B. Carmen Kaudela LL.B. / Lena Kristin Radl LL.B. Lena Kristin Radl LL.B. in Issue 2/2019
On 7 March 2019, the Austrian Association of European Criminal Law together with the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the Federal Justice Ministry organized a one-day conference on European Criminal law after the 2018 Austrian Council Presidency. The event raised great interest by many scholars and practitioners and covered three main topics. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Brexit: UK Government Prepares No Deal Scenario 
8 April 2019 (updated 7 years, 5 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The British government has tabled “Regulations” that contain legislative amendments and regulatory measures in the area of security, law enforcement, and criminal justice. They “will provide legal and operational certainty.” by ensuring that the UK’s statute book continues to function effectively should the UK leave the EU without an agreement end of March 2019. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council Conclusions on Mutual Recognition 
18 February 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their meeting of 7 December 2018, the EU Member States’ Ministers for Justice adopted Council conclusions on mutual recognition in criminal matters. The conclusions contain several calls on the Member States and the Commission. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Judicial Cooperation