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EPPO Signed Working Arrangements with Prosecution Services of Montenegro and Georgia 
12 October 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In September 2022, the European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi signed two Working Arrangements that will establish facilitated cooperation with the Prosecution Services of Montenegro and Georgia. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EPPO Signs Working Arrangement with U.S. Law Enforcement 
12 September 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 26 July 2022, the EPPO signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Working Arrangement on cooperation with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Homeland Security. The MoU/WA will facilitate cooperation between the participants in investigations and prosecutions relating to criminal offenses within their respective competences. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EP Stands Up for “EU Green Prosecutor” 
8 August 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In a resolution adopted on 23 June 2022 on illegal logging in the EU, MEPs emphasises, among other things, that the establishment of a "green prosecutor" could help to combat environmental crimes, such as illegal logging. This could be achieved by broadening the mandate … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Environmental Crime
First EPPO Case before CJEU 
3 August 2022 (updated 3 years, 6 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2022
The first case concerning the interpretation of Regulation 2017/1939 on the establishment of the EPPO is at the CJEU. In a reference for preliminary ruling by an Austria court guidance by the CJEU is sought as to which extent judicial review can be carried out in the assisting Member State if it comes to cross-border investigations within the EPPO regime. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) European Investigation Order Judicial Cooperation
One Year in Action: EPPO Requests Increase of Fraud Detection 
15 July 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 1 June 2022, the EPPO presented updated figures on its operations since the official operational start one year ago. The body also pointed out to tangible improvements and current key challenges. Laura Kövesi, the European Chief Prosecutor proposed the creation of an elite corps of fraud investigators who could work transnationally within the EPPO. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Convictions in EPPO Cases: April – July 2022 
15 July 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2022
After having assumed its operational tasks in June 2021, the EPPO recently reported on the first convictions in EPPO cases in several EU countries. This news item gives an overview of these verdicts. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EPPO: Operational Activities – Reports from April to July 2022 
15 July 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2022
This news item continues the regular overview of EPPO’s operational activities in the past months. It reports on the activities from April to July 2022. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Cooperation between EPPO and Italian FIU 
15 July 2022 (updated 3 years, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2022
On 8 June 2022, the EPPO established the first formal cooperation arrangement with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of a Member State. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Italian FIU. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Spotlight EPPO’s First Annual Report 
27 April 2022 (updated 4 years, 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2022
On 24 March 2022, the EPPO published its first annual report, which gives account of the office’s operational activities from 1 June to 31 December 2021. The report provides an overview of and statistical data on the operational activities of the central office in Luxembourg and all 22 participating Member States. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
First JIT with the EPPO 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In February 2022, Eurojust supported the setting up of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) for the first time. As the case concerned cross-border VAT or carousel fraud of over €10 million, it fell under the competence of the … Read more
Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Working Arrangement Between EPPO and Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine 
20 April 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2022
On 18 March 2022, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova signed a working arrangement. Kövesi conveyed the support of the EPPO College to the Ukrainian colleagues, praising the strength and courage of Ukraine especially in the times of … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Working Arrangement Between EPPO and Italian Customs Authority 
20 April 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 23 February 2022, a working arrangement between the EPPO and the Italian excise, customs and monopolies agency (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, ADM) entered into force. The arrangement provides for closer cooperation and communication in the fight against crimes that affect the EU’s … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Working Arrangement Between EPPO and Greek Audit Authority 
20 April 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 10 February 2022, a working arrangement between the EPPO and the Hellenic National Transparency Authority (NTA) was concluded. The arrangement provides for an improved structured framework for cooperation in accordance with the existing applicable legislation. The arrangement sets out inter alia:The modalities … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Working Arrangement Between EPPO and General Council of the Judiciary of Spain 
20 April 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 2 February 2022, the EPPO signed a working agreement with the Spanish General Council of the Judiciary. The arrangement will enable the EPPO to use the so-called “Judicial Neutral Point” – a service network with applications and databases of the General Council. The … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EPPO’s Struggle with Slovenia in Next Round 
14 April 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 27 January 2022, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi voiced concerns over planned amendments to the statute of limitations in the Slovenian criminal law. The comments came when the Slovenian Prosecutor-General visited Kövesi and her two deputies. The EPPO is worried about the hampering of … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EPPO: Operational Activities – Reports from January to March 2022 
14 April 2022 (updated 4 years, 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2022
This news item summarises the operational activities that the EPPO carried out in the first three months of 2022. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)