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Reform of CJEU Statute: Amendments to the Rules of Procedure in Force 
30 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
This news item provides an overview of the amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice and of the General Court that entered into force on 1 September 2024. The reform package includes a new version of the Practice Directions to Parties concerning cases brought before the Court of Justice and a new version of the General Court's Practice Rules for the implementation of its Rules of Procedure. Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Personnel Changes at the Court of Justice of the EU 
29 October 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) underwent a major change of personnel, with a number of Judges and Advocates-General reaching the end of their term of office, being re-elected, or newly appointed.At the beginning … Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
ECJ Ruled on Res Judicata Effects of Administrative Court Decision before Criminal Courts 
28 October 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 26 September 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) issued a judgment in Case C-792/22 ("Energotehnica") addressing the binding force of administrative court judgements for criminal proceedings and the primacy of EU law over conflicting national court decisions. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Procedural Safeguards Victim Protection
Spotlight ECJ Ruled on Fundamental Rights Test for Surrenders to the United Kingdom 
23 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 4 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 29 July 2024, the ECJ delivered an important judgment on the conditions under which surrender of a person can be granted by a EU Member State to the United Kingdom (UK). The Court interpreted the fundamental rights clause enshrined in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the European Union and the United Kingdom and held that the surrender mechanism under the TCA differs from the one provided by the EU’s Framework Decision on the European Arrest Warrant. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Brexit European Arrest Warrant Judicial Cooperation
General Court Ruled on Necessary Protective Measures for Whistleblower in the EP 
23 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In a judgment of 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) strengthened the rights of whistleblowers who brought to light incidents within European institutions. The GC clarified the scope of protective measures to be provided by the institution. Read more
EU European Parliament OLAF Victim Protection
Eurobarometer: Citizens and Businesses Remain Concerned over Corruption 
17 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 24 July 2024, in parallel to its 2024 Rule of Law Report (→ related link), the Commission released the results of two Eurobarometer surveys on the perception of corruption in the EU:Special Eurobarometer 548 - Citizens’ attitudes towards corruption in the EU (2024); … Read more
EU Corruption
Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report 
17 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 24 July 2024, the Commission published its 5th Rule of Law Report. The Rule of Law Report includes 27 country chapters and examines developments – both positive and negative – across all EU Member States in four key areas for the rule of … Read more
EU Rule of Law Commission
Over 100 Companies Commit to EU AI Pact 
15 October 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 25 September 2024, the European Commission announced that over 100 companies have signed the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pact, committing to voluntary pledges to promote trustworthy and safe AI development ahead of the AI Act's full application. The signatories include multinational corporations and European … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI)
General Court Ruled on Irregularities by Former EU Auditor 
15 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) ruled for the first time on the legality of procedures of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and OLAF vis-à-vis alleged irregularities committed by a former ECA member.The GC largely upheld the ECA’s decision on the … Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests
AG Gives Opinion on EAW Competing with Extradition Request 
2 October 2024 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 5 September 2024, Advocate General (AG) Nicholas Emiliou presented his opinion in case C-763/22 (Procureur de la République v OP). The case concerns the conditions under which EU Member States may decide on the competition between a European Arrest Warrant and … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights European Arrest Warrant Judicial Cooperation
Europol Intensifies Cooperation with the ICC 
2 October 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
Europol and the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed two further legal instruments on 18 September 2024, implementing their working arrangement of 25 April 2023 (→eucrim 1/2023, 22-23). The new Liaison Officer Agreement allows the ICC to nominate a liaison officer to Europol. In … Read more
EU Europol
Frontex Signs Agreement with UNHCR 
2 October 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
On 17 September 2024, Frontex and the UNCHR (the UN Refugee Agency) signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation on border management and humanitarian protection across Europe. The agreement allows the two organisations to exchange information and expertise to promote and support effective border management. … Read more
EU Frontex
New Directive to Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking 
1 October 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 24 June 2024, a new Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims was published in the Official Journal. The Directive considerably amends and modifies the 2011 anti-trafficking Directive. Read more
EU Legislation Trafficking in Human Beings
First Operation with Ameripol 
30 September 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
In the first ever joint operation between Europol and the Specialised Cybercrime Centre of Ameripol (an organisation for police cooperation in the Americas, currently made up of 33 police forces in 27 countries), an international criminal network was dismantled that had been running a phishing-as-a-service … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Spotlight 35th Annual PIF Report 
19 September 2024 (updated 1 year ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 25 July 2024, the European Commission adopted the 35th Annual Report on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests and the fight against fraud in 2023 (PIF Report). The irregular amounts related to fraud cases increased to €585.8 million (+103% compared to 2022). Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Political Guidelines for the Next European Commission 2024-2029 
17 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
In her political guidelines of 18 July 2024, re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out her priorities for the next European Commission for the years 2024 to 2029. Under the motto “Europe’s choice”, the guidelines emphasise the European Union's choice to unite its societies and values, to ensure democratic values, to face new realities, and to be bold and ambitious. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Commission