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EJN Biennial Report Highlights Judicial Cooperation Achievements and Digital Innovation 
1 December 2025
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
The biennial EJN activity and management report, released in November 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of the support delivered by EJN Contact Points to national judicial authorities in cross-border judicial cooperation in 2023 and 2024. Read more
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between EJN and SEEPAG 
29 October 2025
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
On 16 October 2025, the EJN and the Southeast European Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their cooperation, exchange best practices, and improve modes of communication between the parties.SEEPAG is an international judicial cooperation mechanism that aims to facilitate … Read more
EPOC and EPOC-PR Infographics Available 
29 October 2025 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
To explain how to use the new European Production Order Certificate (EPOC) and the European Preservation Order Certificate (EPOC-PR) more clearly, the EJN has created two infographics. The Certificates will be the main means that will allow law enforcement in one EU Member State to request electronic data from a service provider in another under the EU's new legal framework on e-evidence in criminal matters. Read more
EJN Signs Memorandum of Understanding with AIAMP 
24 July 2025
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At the end of May 2025, the European Judicial Network (EJN) and the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their cooperation in the fight against transnational crime and the globalisation of crime. Cooperation between the parties may include … Read more
Sixth SIRIUS Report 
27 December 2024 (updated 1 year, 6 months ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2024
At the end of November 2024, Eurojust, Europol, and the European Judicial Network (EJN) published the 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union (EU) Electronic Evidence Situation Report. The report provides an overview of the electronic evidence landscape in the EU from the perspective of law enforcement, the judiciary, and service providers. Read more
Fiches Belges for Montenegro and Serbia Available 
5 December 2024
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
In order to assist legal practitioners in preparing their requests for mutual legal assistance (MLA) to Montenegro and Serbia, the EJN has launched the EJN Fiches Belges for Montenegro and Serbia on its website. The Fiches Belges provide information on the legal systems and criminal … Read more
What Can the EJN or Eurojust Do for You? 
7 May 2024
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2024
In April 2024, the EJN and Eurojust published an updated version of a joint paper informing judicial practitioners in the EU Member States of the services and assistance in international cooperation in criminal matters that both bodies provide. The paper explains the role, tasks, and … Read more
Fifth SIRIUS Report 
29 February 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2024
The 2023 SIRIUS EU Electronic Evidence Situation Report, jointly published by Europol, Eurojust, and the European Judicial Network, shed light on the cross-border investigations involving electronic evidence within the European Union from the perspective of law enforcement, the judiciary and service providers. Read more
EJN New Website Launched 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 6 months ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
On 11 December 2024, the EJN launched a new version of its website. Next to updates of the Atlas and Compendium, the website features a new section dedicated to its cooperation with partners, judicial networks, and non-EU countries. Users can now also find information … Read more
MLA Form for Judicial Cooperation between EU and UK Available 
15 September 2023
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
A standard form is now available by which to issue requests for judicial cooperation between the competent authorities of the EU and the UK and Northern Ireland. It was designed by the Specialised Committee established by Article 8(1)(r) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between … Read more
25th Anniversary of the EJN 
28 July 2023 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2023
The year 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the European Judicial Network (EJN) in criminal matters. The EJN was set up in 1998 by the Council of the EU with the aim of assisting judicial practitioners in combating cross-border crime. Since then, … Read more
EJN Provides Form for MLA with UK 
In order to assist with requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters to the UK under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the EJN now offers a form that can be downloaded from its website. The form, which can be used on a voluntary basis, … Read more
EJN Launched Updated E-tools 
On 9 February 2023, the EJN launched its improved, more user-friendly e-tools Atlas, Fiches Belges, and Compendium. The tools are tailored to assist practitioners in drafting and sending requests for mutual legal assistance. They are publicly available on the EJN website without prior authorisation for use. Read more
Fourth Edition of SIRIUS EU Digital Evidence Situation Report 
3 February 2023
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 December 2022, Europol, Eurojust and the EJN published the 2022 edition of the SIRIUS European Union Digital Evidence Situation Report. This report includes the results of SIRIUS’ large-scale research made in 2021 delving into the complexity of cross-border investigations involving electronic evidence. Read more
Third Edition of Digital Evidence Situation Report 
13 January 2022
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 24 November 2021, Europol, Eurojust, and the European Judicial Network (EJN) published the third annual edition of the SIRIUS European Union Digital Evidence Situation Report. In three chapters, the report provides reflections of the EU’s law enforcement and judicial authorities as well as … Read more
EJN 2019-2020 Activity Report 
20 September 2021
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of July 2021, the EJN published its Report on Activities and Management for the period 2019-2020. The report deals with the following:The EJN’s contribution to judicial cooperation in criminal matters, especially regarding the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), the European Investigation … Read more