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Spotlight Proposal to Revise Eurojust Regulation 
6 October 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 24 June 2026, the Commission proposed a revision of the Eurojust Regulation. The proposal aims to strengthen and expand the Agency's operational capacities and its role in cross-border criminal justice cooperation. It also foresees stronger governance and decision-making. Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
New Eurojust Representatives for Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Moldova 
15 September 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
In July and August 2026, several new appointments were made at Eurojust.On 11 August 2026, Flavia Roy took up her duties as Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust. She had already been working at Eurojust since November 2024 as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor and is … Read more
EU Eurojust
Main Trends of Eurojust's 2025 Casework Presented Visually 
14 September 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
Eurojust has complemented its Annual Report 2025 with four concise visual publications. The new format makes the information contained in the 2025 Annual Report (→eucrim news of 28 May 2026) more accessible.The visual publications present the main findings, figures, and developments … Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust and Iraq Sign Working Arrangement 
16 August 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 30 June 2026, Eurojust and Iraq signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen and develop their strategic efforts in the fight against serious and organised crime and terrorism. It establishes a framework for cooperation between Eurojust and the competent Iraqi authorities, in particular the National Centre for International Judicial Cooperation (NCIJC). Read more
EU Eurojust Organised Crime Terrorism Judicial Cooperation
Eurojust’s Seat Agreement Amended 
3 August 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
Eurojust has been hosted by the Netherlands since the beginning of its operations in 2003, with its seat located in The Hague. Over the years, cooperation with third countries has become an increasingly important element of Eurojust’s work. Since 2020, approximately 20% of newly registered … Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
Eurojust Extends Administrative Director’s Mandate 
27 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
At the end of June 2026, the College of Eurojust extended the mandate of its Administrative Director, Vincent Jamin, for a further four-year term. The extension comes at a crucial time, as the revision of the Eurojust Regulation is underway.During his first … Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight Environmental Crime Directive: Eurojust Note on Judicial Cooperation 
3 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
The new Environmental Crime Directive was to be transposed into national law by EU Member States by 21 May 2026. The Directive establishes minimum EU-wide standards for the definition of environmental criminal offences and penalties, replacing the previous 2008 legislation. In addition, it introduces a … Read more
EU Eurojust Environmental Crime Judicial Cooperation
Eurojust and Genocide Prosecution Network Commemorate 2026 EU Day Against Impunity 
2 July 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 23 May 2026, Eurojust marked the 11th EU Day Against Impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes – together with the Genocide Prosecution Network. Since 2016, Eurojust and the Genocide Prosecution Network have jointly highlighted the EU Day Against Impunity to raise … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Takedown of Major Cryptocurrency Laundering Service “AudiA6” 
1 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In June 2026, Europol reported that a major cryptocurrency laundering service known as "AudiA6" was dismantled in an international law enforcement operation. The service was used by ransomware groups and cybercriminal networks to launder stolen digital assets while obscuring financial trails. It is suspected of having laundered over €336 million from 2022 to 2025. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Money Laundering Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Project A.S.S.E.T. – New Benchmark for International Cooperation in Global Asset Seizure 
23 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
From 19–22 May 2026, Europol conducted the third and most successful operational week of Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce). Project A.S.S.E.T., organised by Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC), supports the fight against serious and organised crime and the seizure … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Eurojust Vice-President Re-Elected 
16 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 26 May 2026, Lithuania’s National Member at Eurojust, Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė, was re-elected as Vice-President of the Agency. She will begin her second four-year mandate on 28 June, continuing to serve alongside Eurojust President Michael Schmid and Vice-President José de la Mata.Ms … Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust Annual Report 2025 
28 May 2026 (updated 1 day, 7 hours ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 24 April 2026, Eurojust published its Annual Report for 2025 highlighting a continued expansion of the Agency’s operational activities, judicial cooperation work, and international role in combating serious cross-border crime. The report was published both as a pdf version for download and as an … Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
New Romanian National Member at Eurojust 
26 May 2026 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In May 2026, the new National Member for Romania at Eurojust, Prosecutor Emilia Ioana Lionte, took up her duties.Before joining Eurojust, Ms Lionte served within Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate and gained extensive experience in international judicial cooperation, working as a national expert at … Read more
EU Eurojust
JIT to Focus on Deportation of Ukrainian Children 
24 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
At the beginning of March 2026, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes in Ukraine, established in March 2022 (➝ eucrim 1/2024, pp. 8–9), had its mandate extended by another two years. The aim of the JIT is to facilitate … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Victim Protection
JIT Points to Suspected Russian Intelligence Role in Parcel Fires 
20 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT), set up and funded by Eurojust and supported by Europol, has exposed an operation involving self-igniting parcels. The team comprises authorities from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.The JIT deals with several incidents that were recorded … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight ECA: EU Anti-Fraud Bodies Could Do Better 
6 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In a special report released on 15 December 2025, the ECA concluded that cooperation between the EPPO and OLAF is affected by inefficient information exchange and the European Commission's oversight of repayments to the EU budget is insufficient. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Freezing of Assets / Confiscation