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Commission Presented Proposal for New EU Public Procurement Law 
5 October 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2026
On 9 September 2026, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal that will comprehensively overhaul the rules governing public procurement in the EU. Read more
EU Legislation Protection of Financial Interests
Interim Rules on Voluntary CSAM Detection Reinstated Until 2028 
10 August 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2026
The EU’s interim rules allowing platforms – on a voluntary basis – to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in private communications have been reinstated by Regulation (EU) 2026/1881 of 24 July 2026. The Regulation was published in the Official Journal on 28 July … Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation European Parliament
Overview of the Latest DMA Developments : November 2025 – February 2026 
4 May 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
This overview continues regular reports in eucrim on the current developments in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, the EU's legislative framework to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector regulating gatekeepers. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight Illicit Trafficking of Firearms: New Legislative Proposal 
23 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a proposal for an EU Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences. The initiative proposes common definitions of criminal offences and penalties. It also includes a component on strengthening cross-border cooperation by National Firearms Focal Points. Read more
EU Legislation Europol Customs Cooperation
New Parliament-Commission Framework Agreement 
18 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 11 March 2026, the European Parliament (EP) approved a revised Framework Agreement between the EP and the European Commission. The revision further develops an existing 2010 Agreement, reflecting more than a decade of institutional practice, and the evolution of the EP's role during that time. Read more
EU Legislation European Parliament Commission
Commission Proposes Reform of the Cybersecurity Act 
19 February 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 20 January 2026, the European Commission presented a new cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening the European Union’s resilience against cyber threats. The initiative included a proposal for a revised Cybersecurity Act that would repeal and replace Regulation (EU) 2019/881 and significantly expand the EU’s cybersecurity governance framework. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
New Regulation Speeds Up Handling of Cross-Border GDPR Complaints 
16 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 26 November 2025, the European Parliament and the Council finally adopted a new Regulation laying down additional procedural rules on the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Regulation (Regulation 2026/2518) was published in the Official Journal L, 2025/2518 of 12.12.2025. … Read more
EU Legislation Data Protection
Spotlight Fight against Drugs: Commission Presents New Drugs Strategy and New Legislation against Precursors 
12 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 4 December 2026, the Commission presented a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. The initiatives form part of the ProtectEU – European Internal Security Strategy and set out a comprehensive response to the security, health, social, and environmental challenges linked to illicit drugs. Read more
EU Legislation Commission Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
CSAM Regulation: Council Position Reached 
22 December 2025 (updated 3 weeks, 2 days ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 26 November 2025, the Council finally reached a consensus on the draft regulation to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse (CSA), signalling renewed momentum in a legislative process that had been stalled for years over privacy, encryption, and surveillance concerns. Read more
EU Legislation Council
Current Infringement Proceedings in Justice and Home Affairs: October – December 2025 
17 December 2025 (updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. The following overview reports on selected infringement proceedings in the area of justice and home affairs that were opened or continued in October, November and December 2025. Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime Protection of Financial Interests European Arrest Warrant Police Cooperation Procedural Safeguards
German Federal Bar Criticised Planned Implementation of Sanctions Directive and e-Evidence Package 
30 September 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
The German Federal Bar (Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer, BRAK) - the umbrella organisation of the 28 German regional Bars - criticised the German government's plans to implement two important EU laws in the field of criminal law and cooperation.Looking at the draft bill for the … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Legislation e-Evidence
Civil Society Calls for Halt to Deregulation Wave 
29 September 2025 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
In an open letter, 470 civil society organisations, trade unions and public interest groups call on the European Commission and the EU Member States to stop the policy of deregulation. According to the letter published on 9 September 2025, the EU's deregulation agenda risks … Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
Infringement Proceedings for Not Transposing Sanctions Directive 
15 August 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
The European Commission opened infringement procedures against 18 EU Member States for failing to notify measures fully transposing the Directive on the criminalisation of the violation of Union restrictive measures (Directive (EU) 2024/1226). The Directive lays down EU-wide minimum rules for the prosecution … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Legislation
Ombudsman Inquires Commission's Failure to Carry Out Impact Assessment for Anti-Smuggling Package 
30 June 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
Following a complaint by civil society organisations, European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho opened an inquiry into the Commission's decision not to carry out an impact assessment on two legislative proposals to combat migrant smuggling. Read more
EU Legislation Trafficking in Human Beings
DAC9: New Rules on Minimum Effective Corporate Taxation 
22 May 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 14 April 2025, the Council adopted a new Directive that will facilitate filings of top-up tax information return by multinational enterprise groups. Read more
EU Legislation Tax Evasion
New Legislation: VAT in the Digital Age 
19 May 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 25 March 2025, several legislative acts were published that modernise, simplify and strengthen the VAT system through digitalisation, while also combating VAT fraud and avoidance. Read more
EU Legislation Council Tax Evasion