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EIB Joins SIENA 
5 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
On 9 October 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) joined the Secure Information Exchange Network Application (SIENA) operated by Europol. With 3500 connections, SIENA is the EU’s main channel for swiftly and securely exchanging sensitive and restricted information between European law enforcement authorities, European agencies … Read more
EU Europol
Familiar Face Becomes National Member for Italy 
5 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
Filippo Spezia returned to Eurojust as the National Member for Italy at the end of September 2025. Mr Spezia has a long-standing history with the agency, having previously served as National Member from 2016 to 2023, and as Vice-President until 2020. From 2008 to 2012, … Read more
EU Eurojust
FRA Publishes Guidance on Fundamental Rights in Entry/Exit System Rollout 
4 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
With the gradual introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which was rolled out on 12 October 2025 and is scheduled for full implementation by 10 April 2026 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published two new guides to support … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Schengen Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
EP Proposes Reforms to the EU’s Tax Architecture 
3 November 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
In a resolution of 9 October 2025, the European Parliament (EP) advocated for a simple, predictable and competitive European tax system to boost competitiveness of the EU. At the same time, the fight against tax avoidance and tax evasion should be continued.The resolution … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Frontex to Modernise Europe’s Border Surveillance 
3 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
In mid-October 2025, Frontex released a comprehensive blueprint report designed to improve the connectivity, interoperability, and future readiness of Europe’s border security systems. The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture (EBS-RA) aims to help EU Member States share information more effectively, modernise outdated systems, and derive greater value from surveillance capabilities. Read more
EU Frontex
JHA Council: Framework for Revision of Eurojust Regulation 
31 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 13 October 2025, the justice ministers of the EU Member States held a political debate on the future of Eurojust at the JHA Council meeting. They provided political guidance to the European Commission for a possible revision of the Eurojust Regulation following the evaluation … Read more
EU Eurojust
CCBE Issues Guidance on Generative AI Use in Legal Practice 
31 October 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2025
On 2 October 2025, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) published a Guide on the Use of Generative AI by Lawyers. It aims to raise awareness regarding the use of generative AI (GenAI) in legal practice and to highlight the … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI)
InvestigAid Conference 2025 
30 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
From 22 to 24 October 2025, investigators, auditors and external aid experts discussed new patterns and risks affecting international development assistance. The annual InvestigAid conference was held in Bucharest, Romania, co-organised by OLAF and the Romanian Agency for International Development (RoAid).Discussion points included the … Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests Law Enforcement Cooperation
ECA Report for 2024 Financial Year: RRF Has Systemic Weaknesses 
30 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 9 October 2025, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) published its annual reports for the 2024 financial year. The auditors concluded that the EU’s accounts for 2024 give a true and fair view, and that revenue transactions were error-free. However, they note issues … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Council Paves Way to Sign UN Convention against Cybercrime 
30 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 13 October 2025, the JHA Council adopted a decision authorising the European Commission and EU Member States to sign the United Nations Convention against cybercrime. The Convention was adopted by the General Assembly on 24 December 2024 and opened for signature on 25 … Read more
EU Cybercrime
Frontex Annual Activity Report 2024 
30 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of October 2025, Frontex published its Annual Activity Report for 2024, outlining how the Agency worked with EU Member States, Schengen Associated Countries, and international partners to strengthen border management across land, sea, and air throughout the year. The report details … Read more
EU Frontex
OLAF and EUIPO Kick Off Efforts to Fight E-commerce Fakes 
29 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 7 and 8 October 2025, OLAF and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) brought together over 100 participants from 57 countries to discuss current trends and best practices in the fight against counterfeits and violations of intellectual property in the e-commerce sector. The … Read more
EU OLAF Counterfeiting & Piracy Customs Cooperation
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
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) Judicial Cooperation
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
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) e-Evidence Judicial Cooperation
Europol Excellence Awards 2025 for Germany, Norway, and Portugal 
28 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
In September 2025, Europol presented its Excellence Awards in Innovation for this year. The awards recognise ingenuity, collaboration, and forward-thinking approaches that are shaping the future of European law enforcement. Each year, law enforcement authorities from EU Member States, the UK, and Schengen Associated Countries … Read more
EU Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Partial Renewal of Members and Chambers of the General Court 
28 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
Following the partial renewal of the Members of the General Court, the representatives of the governments of the Member States of the EU renewed the terms of office of 19 judges of the General Court (Suzanne Kingston, Colm Mac Eochaidh, José Martín y Pérez … Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)