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IE, LT, EL Started New Trio Council Presidencies 
6 October 2026 (updated 1 day, 7 hours ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 1 July 2026, a new trio of Presidencies of the Council of the EU began its 18-month programme, with Ireland assuming the Presidency for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2026. Lithuania and Greece will follow in the first and second half of 2027, respectively. The trio's programme focuses on three main themes. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Deliberations on the New EU Long-Term Budget - State of Play 
30 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item summarises the key developments regarding the discussions on the new EU long-term budget over the past few months. Discussions gained momentum in spring 2026; however, opposing positions became also evident among the negotiating parties: the European Parliament and the Council. Read more
EU Council European Parliament Protection of Financial Interests
EU Council Moves Ahead on Data Sharing for US Border Purposes 
12 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the Council adopted a Decision formally opening the way for negotiations on a comprehensive framework agreement between the EU and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications related to border procedures and visa applications. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Council European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
“Autonomous and Open”: Cyprus’ Vision for EU Council Presidency 
7 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
Under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus assumed the Council Presidency on 1 January 2026. This news item provides an overview of the Presidency's agenda with a focus on security issues. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
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
Crime Priorities under the EMPACT Cycle 2026-2029 
1 August 2025 (updated 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At its meeting on 13 June 2025, the Council identified seven EU crime priorities for the EMPACT cycle 2026-2029. EMPACT stands for the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats. It introduces an integrated approach to EU internal security. Read more
EU Council Europol Organised Crime
Programme of the Danish Council Presidency 
1 August 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
The Kingdom of Denmark assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025. Under the slogan “A Strong Europe in a changing world!”, the programme of the Danish Presidency has two overarching priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
40 Years of Schengen - EU Renews Commitments 
1 July 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2025
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement, the Council adopted a joint declaration on 12 June 2025. In it, it reaffirmed its commitment to investing in a common Schengen area as a single travel area without internal border controls and to ensuring sound management of external borders, more effective action against illegal migration and a high level of internal security. Read more
EU Schengen Council
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
Council Conclusions on Reinforcing External-Internal Anti-Terrorism Connections 
7 February 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On 16 December 2024, the Council approved conclusions to step up the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. These build on the counter-terrorism priorities adopted on 12 December 2024 and other previous Council conclusions on the fight against terrorism (→ related links).The conclusions of … Read more
EU Council Terrorism
Council Conclusions on Future Priorities to Counter Terrorism 
6 February 2025 (updated 1 year, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On 12 December 2024, the Council approved the first of two sets of conclusions on strengthening the common effort to counter terrorism. These conclusions set out strategic objectives and highlight key areas where increased efforts are needed to improve operational effectiveness. The aim is … Read more
EU Council Terrorism
Spotlight New Five-Year Programme on Future Priorities in the Fields of Justice and Home Affairs 
15 January 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
At their meeting on 12 December 2024, the EU Member States' Minsters responsible for home and justice affairs approved a new strategic agenda that shapes the future direction of EU policy in the area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ). According to the titled "strategic guidelines for legislative and operational planning within the area of freedom, security and justice", the EU institutions are called on to put the set priorities into action during the next legislative cycle. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Legislation Council Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
PL, DK, CY: New Cycle of Trio of Council Presidencies 
3 January 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2024
With the Council Presidency assumed by Poland on 1 January 2025, a new cycle of trio presidencies with common political priorities started. Denmark and Cyprus will take over in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026, respectively. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Programme of the Polish Council Presidency 
1 January 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2024
Poland assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the period from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 under the motto “Security, Europe!” The priorities of the Polish Presidency programme focus on supporting activities that strengthen European security in all its dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions: Antigua and Barbuda No Longer Blacklisted 
8 November 2024 (updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 8 October 2024, the Council has removed Antigua and Barbuda from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, reducing the list to 11 jurisdictions: American Samoa, Anguilla, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Russia, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, the US Virgin Islands, and … Read more
EU Council Tax Evasion
Programme of the Hungarian Council Presidency 
5 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
This news item summarises the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs. Hungary assumed the Presidency on 1 July 2024; it lasts until 31 December 2024. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council