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Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 
1 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
At its meeting in Brussels on 27 June 2024, the European Council agreed on the Strategic Agenda for the years 2024-2029. For the years 2024 to 2029, the Strategic Agenda envisages a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Council
Council Conclusions on Future of EU Criminal Law 
17 July 2024 (updated 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
At its meeting on 13/14 June 2024, the Justice and Home Affairs Council approved conclusions on "The future of EU criminal law: recommendations on the way forward". The conclusions address the quality of EU criminal legislation and how it can be enhanced. They clarify … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Council Conclusions on Strengthening Judicial Cooperation with Third Countries in the Fight against Organised Crime 
17 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
At the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting held on 13/14 June 2024, ministers approved conclusions on strengthening judicial cooperation with third countries in the fight against organised crime. The conclusions come along with conclusions on setting up a European judicial organised crime network (→ … Read more
EU Council Organised Crime
Council Sets Up European Judicial Organised Crime Network 
1 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
At its meeting on 13/14 June 2024, the Justice and Home Affairs Council approved conclusions on "Fighting drug trafficking in organised crime: Setting up a European judicial organised crime network". The idea of such a network was presented by the Belgian Council Presidency at the … Read more
EU Council Organised Crime
Council Conclusions on the Future of Cybersecurity 
21 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 21 May 2024, the Council adopted a comprehensive set of conclusions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU, underlining the need for a more resilient and secure digital landscape. Read more
EU Security Union Council Cybercrime
Updated Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions List 
29 March 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2024
On 20 February 2024, the Council removed the Bahamas, Belize, the Seychelles, and Turks and Caicos Islands from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The removal of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands from the list was influenced by the OECD Forum … Read more
EU Council Tax Evasion
Enhancing the EU's Rule of Law Framework: Evaluation of the Council's Annual Dialogue Mechanism 
15 February 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
On 12 December 2023, the Council reviewed its annual rule of law dialogue: a commitment by EU Member States to uphold and strengthen the rule of law as a foundational value of the EU. The dialogue is a structured political exercise aimed at evaluating the … Read more
EU Rule of Law Council
Spotlight AI Act: Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on World's First AI Rules 
18 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 1 month ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
After three days of intense negotiations, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. This legislation aims to ensure the safety of AI systems on the European market, respect for fundamental rights, and stimulate investment and innovation in AI in Europe. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation Council European Parliament
Belgian Presidency Starts Term 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
Since 1 January 2024, the Presidency of the Council of the EU has been held by Belgium. Under the theme “Protect, Strengthen, Prepare”, the programme of the Belgian Presidency focuses on the following six thematic areas:Defending rule of law, democracy, and unityStrengthening the … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Résumé of Spanish Council Presidency 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
On 31 December 2023, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU came to an end. Four priorities were set out under its six-month programme to focus efforts on:Promoting the reindustrialisation of the EU and its strategic autonomy;Advancing the green transition;Achieving … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Council Calls to Increase Efforts to Tackle Corruption 
7 August 2023
Simon Haupt Simon Haupt
On 4 May 2023, the Council adopted conclusions on corruption as an obstacle to development. The conclusions emphasise the increased urgency of adopting a whole-of-government approach to combatting corruption in context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the illegal war of Russia against Ukraine. In particular, … Read more
EU Council Corruption
Spain Takes Over Council Presidency 
28 July 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 July 2023, Spain took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The motto is "Europe, closer", which pursues the four priorities: Reindustrialising the EU and guaranteeing its open strategic autonomy; advancing in the green transition; promoting greater social and economic justice; strengthening European unity. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
New Trio Council Presidency 
28 July 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 July 2023, the new trio Presidency of Council of the EU, composed of Spain, Belgium, and Hungary, started its 18-month term. In a joint programme, the three countries outlined their common priorities. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Results of the Swedish Council Presidency 
28 July 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
After the end of its Presidencey of the Council of the EU, Sweden informed about its achievements. The Swedish Presidency maintained continuous dialogue on the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine and finalise agreements on several legislative dossiers. Read more
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Actions against Ban on Legal Advisory Services in 8th Sanctions Package 
8 March 2023 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2023
Various bars sued the Council against the ban to provide legal advisory services as part of the 8th package of sanctions against Russia. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Council
European Council Confirms Unity against Russia 
8 February 2023
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
At their one-day summit on 15 December 2022, the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States adopted conclusions, which included further political guidance on Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Council