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CJEU Rulings on EU's Restrictive Measures against Russia (January - April 2025) 
19 May 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
This news item summarises rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), i.e. General Court (GC) and Court of Justice (ECJ), taken in the period between January 2025 and April 2025 in relation to EU sanctions against Russia in response to its war in Ukraine. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
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
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview End of January 2025 – April 2025 
16 May 2025 (updated 5 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It covers the period from the end of January to the end of April 2025. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict
European Prosecutors for Poland and Sweden Sworn In 
15 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 5 May 2025, the first European Prosecutors for Poland and Sweden took the oath before the Court of Justice of the EU. The European Prosecutors are appointed for a non-renewable term of six years.Prior to becoming the first European Prosecutor for Poland, Ms … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Call for Applications Launched for Successor to Laura Kövesi 
15 May 2025 (updated 5 months, 1 week ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 28 April 2025, the Commission started the selection process for position of the next European Chief Prosecutor. The mandate of current European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Kövesi, will end on 31 October 2026. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Pedophile Platform “Kidflix” Shut Down 
15 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
In April 2025, thanks to the Europol-supported Operation "Stream", one of the world's largest paedophile platforms was shut down. 1400 suspects were able to be identified worldwide. Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
EDPS 2020–2024 Mandate Review 
13 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
The year 2024 marked the conclusion of the EDPS Strategy 2020–2024, which aimed to shape a safer, fairer, and more sustainable digital Europe (→eucrim 1/2020, 102). To this end, on 6 March 2025, the EDPS published a review of its activities during this … Read more
EU European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
Lawyers Call for Changes to Anti-Smuggling Directive 
13 May 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
In a joint letter, lawyers called on EU legislators to adopt a narrow definition of the offence of "smuggling" in line with international standards and to include a mandatory and broad humanitarian exemption clause in the anti-smuggling Directive that is currently under negotiations. Read more
EU Trafficking in Human Beings
Eurojust and the Republic of Korea Sign Working Arrangement 
13 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 30 April 2025, Eurojust and the Republic of Korea signed a Working Arrangement to enhance their cooperation in in the fight against serious and organised crime. The arrangement facilitates strategic collaboration and the exchange of information between Eurojust and the authorities of the Republic … Read more
EU Eurojust
JIT Against Foreign Terrorist Fighters Leads to Convictions 
13 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 15 April 2025, Eurojust presented an interim evaluation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) into crimes against Ezidi victims in Syria and Iraq. Read more
EU Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation
Secretive Security AI Agenda Sparks Concern Over Civil Liberties 
13 May 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2025
A new Statewatch report reveals that the EU and its Member States have quietly expanded efforts to deploy so-called “security AI" technologies. According to the authors, this development occurred largely outside public scrutiny, despite its far-reaching implications for privacy and civil liberties. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Police Cooperation
Europol Tackles Violence-as-a-Service 
12 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
In response to the growing trend of Violence-as-a-Service (VaaS) and the recruitment of young people into serious organised crime, Europol launched a new Operational Taskforce named GRIMM at the end of April 2025. VaaS often involves young perpetrators who carry out threats, assaults, or killings … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Overview of the Latest Developments on the DSA: February-April 2025 
12 May 2025 (updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
This news item continues the reporting on the latest developments concerning the DSA in the form of a chronological overview. It covers the period from February to April 2025. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
Bavarian Court: 2022 Border Check near German-Austrian Border Unlawful 
12 May 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2025
On 17 March 2025, the Bavarian Administrative Court followed the arguments put forth by the CJEU and declared an identity check, which took place against a German law professor in June 2022, to be not compliant with the Schengen Borders Code and thus unlawful. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Schengen
New EPPO Administrative Director 
9 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 7 May 2025, the College of the EPPO appointed Ms Selomey Yamadjako as its new Administrative Director. The Administrative Director acts as the EPPO's legal representative for administrative and budgetary matters and is responsible for implementing the EPPO's budget. Prior to joining the EPPO, … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Overview of the Latest Developments on the DMA: January-April 2025 
9 May 2025 (updated 5 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2025
This news item continues the overview of latest developments on the EU's Digital Markets Act - the EU's flagship regulation for gatekeepers in order to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation