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EP: EU Action against Child Recruitment by Organised Crime 
14 July 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2026
On 18 June 2026, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the recruitment of children by organised crime. MEPs strongly condemned the recruitment and exploitation of children by organised criminal and terrorist groups, both online and offline, and described the phenomenon as a … Read more
EU European Parliament Organised Crime
Project Medusa Targets Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault 
8 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 22–24 June 2026, law enforcement authorities from seven countries, led by Germany and the United Kingdom and supported by Europol, conducted an operational week targeting drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) in intimate-partner settings, particularly in the context of online communities. Investigators worked jointly to identify … Read more
EU Europol Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
MONEYVAL: Updated Typologies Report on Use of Virtual Assets 
8 July 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 10 February 2026, MONEYVAL published an updated typologies report on the misuse of virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) for money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and sanctions evasion. Read more
EU Money Laundering
Spotlight EP: Performance-Based Funding Should Not Be the Model for Next MFF 
8 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In a resolution adopted on 28 April 2026, the EP argues that the approach of performance-based instruments (as taken in the RRF) should not be the default model for the next multiannual financial framework. MEPs make a series of recommendation to ensure the control, transparency and accountability of performance-based instruments. Read more
EU European Parliament Protection of Financial Interests
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Strengthening the Protection of EU's Financial Interests via Criminal Law  A comprehensive study on fraud prevention, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering measures, and corporate crime
7 July 2026 (updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago)
Dr. Amalia Orsina Dr. Amalia Orsina in Issue 1/2026
The European Union faces ongoing challenges in safeguarding its financial interests. The research project 2024-IT-PIF aims to conduct a thorough examination of key issues related to such challenges. This news item summarises the objectives of the project and points out first achieved results. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Spotlight Environmental Crime Directive: Eurojust Note on Judicial Cooperation 
3 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
The new Environmental Crime Directive was to be transposed into national law by EU Member States by 21 May 2026. The Directive establishes minimum EU-wide standards for the definition of environmental criminal offences and penalties, replacing the previous 2008 legislation. In addition, it introduces a … Read more
EU Eurojust Environmental Crime Judicial Cooperation
Eurojust and Genocide Prosecution Network Commemorate 2026 EU Day Against Impunity 
2 July 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 23 May 2026, Eurojust marked the 11th EU Day Against Impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes – together with the Genocide Prosecution Network. Since 2016, Eurojust and the Genocide Prosecution Network have jointly highlighted the EU Day Against Impunity to raise … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Annual Report 2025: Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights 
2 July 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 2 June 2026, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its thirteenth Annual Report. The report outlines the main observations and recommendations shared by the Consultative Forum with Frontex and its Management Board throughout 2025.The recommendations are aimed at strengthening the … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
Spotlight AG: Associations Can Bring Annulment Actions against RRF Approval 
1 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In her Opinion of 16 April 2026 in Case C-555/24 P (Medel and Others v Council), Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta proposed that associations representing judges have standing to bring actions for annulment against the Council’s decision approving justice system milestones concerning Poland under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Read more
EU Rule of Law Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Protection of Financial Interests Procedural Safeguards
The OLAF Report 2025 
1 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item summarises the annual OLAF activity report for the year 2025. Presented on 20 April 2026, the report presents the key figures of OLAF's work in 2025. For the first time, it includes recommendations to stakeholders designed to foster a more effective and coordinated approach to combating fraud and irregularities. Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests
German Court Finds German Check at Luxembourg Border Unlawful 
1 July 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 27 April 2026, the Verwaltungsgericht Koblenz (Administrative Court of Koblenz, Germany) ruled that an identity check by the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) at the German–Luxembourg border was unlawful. The judgment is significant because it applies the revised Schengen Borders Code, in particular the amended rules on the temporary reintroduction and prolongation of internal border controls in exceptional situations involving large-scale unauthorised migration movements. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Schengen
Takedown of Major Cryptocurrency Laundering Service “AudiA6” 
1 July 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In June 2026, Europol reported that a major cryptocurrency laundering service known as "AudiA6" was dismantled in an international law enforcement operation. The service was used by ransomware groups and cybercriminal networks to launder stolen digital assets while obscuring financial trails. It is suspected of having laundered over €336 million from 2022 to 2025. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Money Laundering Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
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
AMLA’s Inaugural Conference: EU Pushes for Stronger AML/CFT Coordination 
26 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 9 June 2026, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) held its first public conference, bringing together over 360 participants from all 27 EU Member States, with additional stakeholders following online via livestream. Attendees included representatives of EU … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering Terrorism Law Enforcement Cooperation
Trackathon to Locate Fugitives 
24 June 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 3 and 4 June 2026, nearly 100 investigators and open-source intelligence (OSINT) specialists from 31 countries gathered at Europol headquarters for the 2026 edition of the ENFAST Trackathon, a high-intensity operation targeting some of Europe’s most dangerous fugitives. The initiative focused on high-priority … Read more
EU Europol European Arrest Warrant Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Project A.S.S.E.T. – New Benchmark for International Cooperation in Global Asset Seizure 
23 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
From 19–22 May 2026, Europol conducted the third and most successful operational week of Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce). Project A.S.S.E.T., organised by Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC), supports the fight against serious and organised crime and the seizure … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Freezing of Assets / Confiscation