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Commission Initiative to Achieve the European Green Deal 
18 January 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 17 November 2021, the Commission adopted three new initiatives in order to achieve the European Green Deal. With these initiatives, the Commission aims to curb EU-driven deforestation, facilitate intra-EU waste shipments, promote a circular economy, and tackle the export of illegal waste and … Read more
EU Legislation Environmental Crime
European Council’s Conclusion on Digitalisation 
18 January 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
At the summit on 22 October 2021, EU leaders discussed the EU’s digital transition and adopted conclusions on the EU’s digital policy in the forthcoming years. The European Council called for a swift examination of the Commission’s proposal for the policy programme “Path … Read more
EU Legislation
New Draft Law: Parliament Aims at Strengthening EU-Wide Requirements for Cybersecurity Attacks 
18 January 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 22 November 2021, the European Parliament (EP) backed a draft law that would set tighter cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations, and information sharing for businesses, administrations, and states. The EP sees a need for this law because of the increase … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
Study on Biometric Recognition and Behavioural Detection 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
In August 2021, a study assessing the ethical aspects of biometric recognition and behavioural detection techniques with a focus on their current and future use in public spaces was released. The study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
EP Resolution on AI in Criminal Law and Policing 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 6 October 2021, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters. The resolution was adopted by 377 to 248 votes with 62 abstentions.According to the … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
Commission Recommends Joint Cyber Unit 
9 July 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 23 June 20201, the Commission presented a recommendation on building a Joint Cyber Unit. Acccording to the Commission, the pandemic has increased the importance of connectivity and shown how important reliable and secure networks/information systems are, especially for entities in the frontline of the … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
Parliament Calls for Tighter EU Cybersecurity Standards for Connected Products and Associated Services 
9 July 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 10 June 2021, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the EU’s Cybersecurity Strategy for the Digital Decade in order to make connected products and associated services secure by design, resilient to cyber incidents, and able to be quickly patched if vulnerabilities are … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
EDPB/EDPS Joint Opinion on Commission’s AI Proposal: Call for Ban of Biometric AI Surveillance 
8 July 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
In a joint opinion of 18 June 2021, the EDPB and the EDPS made clear that the Commission's proposal that wants to harmonise EU rules on artificial intelligence has important data protection implications. Regarding the prohibition of the use of certain AI systems, the EDPB and the EDPS recommended that intrusive forms of AI – such as those AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement – be prohibited. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
Justice Ministers Debate on DSA 
2 July 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
Following the Commission proposal on a Digital Services Act (DSA) – presented in December 2020 (→ eucrim 4/2020, 273-274) – the ministers of justice of the EU Member States held a debate on the plans to combat illegal content online at the JHA Council … Read more
EU Legislation
Commission Gives Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation 
28 June 2021 (updated 4 years, 1 month ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2021
On 26 May 2021, the Commission released a Communication entitled “Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation.” The Commission stressed that the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the problem posed by disinformation as well as the increasing importance of digital technologies in … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Legislation
Commission Seeks to Improve EU Law-Making Process 
5 June 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 19 April 2021, the Commission adopted a Communication on Better Regulation, aiming to improve the EU’s law-making process by simplifying the EU legislation and reducing its burden. The Commission will therefore: The Commission stressed that an improvement of the EU law-making process can … Read more
EU Legislation Commission
Parliament Approves Interinstitutional Agreement on Mandatory Transparency Register for Lobbyists 
1 June 2021 (updated 5 years, 3 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 27 April 2021, the European Parliament adopted a decision on the conclusion of an interinstitutional agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission on a mandatory transparency register. The text was adopted with 645 votes in … Read more
EU Legislation
EU Leaders Give Guidance on EU’s Digital Transformation 
26 April 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The EU must enhance its digital sovereignty in a self-determined and open manner, said EU leaders at the video conference of the European Council on 25 March 2021. The Council is invited to swiftly examine the Commission’s Communication on the 2030 Digital Compass … Read more
EU Legislation Data Protection
Plans to Regulate AI Technology Enabling Biometric Mass Surveillance under Fire 
26 April 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In an open letter to the Commission, civil society organisations call on the Commission to take a clear stance in favour of a ban to admit biometric mass surveillance technologies in the EU. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
FRA: Impact of Artificial Intelligence 
1 April 2021 (updated 5 years, 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 February 2021, FRA published an infographic illustrating the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the areas of social benefits, predictive policing, medical diagnosis, and targeted advertising.The infographic is based on the results found in the FRA’s report “Getting the future right – … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Legislation Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
New E-Evidence Legislation: Trilogue Started – Criticism on EP Stance 
25 March 2021 (updated 5 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2021
After the European Parliament adopted its position on the e-evidence package in December 2020 (→ eucrim 4/2020, 295-296), trilogue negotiations between the EP, the Council, and the Commission started on 10 February 2021. The Council had already presented its general approach in 2018 (→ … Read more
EU Legislation e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation