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Spotlight New Directive Criminalises Violation/Circumvention of EU Restrictive Measures 
9 July 2024 (updated 1 year ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
The EU has adopted the new Directive 2024/1226 laying down minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and penalties in relation to the violation and circumvention of Union restrictive measures. The Directive is an additional measure of the EU's reaction to Russia's war in Ukraine aiming at introducing crime control over breaches of a series of Union restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Ukraine conflict Legislation
European Court of Auditors' Special Report on EU Efforts for a Robust AI Ecosystem 
2 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
The European Court of Auditors' Special Report 08/2024 evaluated the Commission's role in contributing to developing a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. To do so, it assessed the effectiveness of the following Commission actions: the Commission’s actions in coordinating EU AI plans (2018, 2021) and … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Protection of Financial Interests
New EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation 
1 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 17 June 2024, the European Commission launched a significant new initiative aimed at preventing radicalisation: the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation. The creation of the EU Knowledge Hub was first outlined in the EU Counter-Terrorism Agenda 2020. Building on the achievements of … Read more
EU Security Union Commission Terrorism
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
Spotlight ECJ Ruled on Data Retention of IP Addresses in Piracy Cases 
28 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its landmark judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ specified the requirements for the access to retained identification data on the basis of IP addresses. With this judgment, the ECJ partly deviates from its strict approach on data retention and admits law enforcement access to identity data in order to combat criminal offences of piracy in the internet. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
Spotlight ECJ: Requirements for Access to Telephone Connection Data for the Purpose of Identifying Offenders 
28 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ clarified under which conditions law enforcement authorities can have access to a set of traffic and location data in the context of criminal investigations. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
Spotlight Progress Report on the Implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy 
28 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 15 May 2024, the Commission presented its 2024 Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress and achievements since the Strategy's adoption in 2020 with a focus on five key areas. Read more
EU Security Union
Large-Scale Fraudulent Investment Scheme Taken Down 
28 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
An action day on 11 June 2024 resulted in the takedown of a fraudulent pyramid scheme using an investment model that focused on the leasing and subleasing of cryptocurrency machines, such as exchange machines and hardware for mining. It promised returns of 70% before tax … Read more
EU Eurojust Non-Cash Means of Payment Organised Crime
ECJ Ruled on Waiver of Right to Legal Representation 
25 June 2024 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
On 14 May 2024, the ECJ issued a ruling clarifying the interpretation and application of Directive 2013/48/EU, which deals with the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings. The case concerned criminal proceedings in Bulgaria in which the defendant was not properly advised on the waiver of his right to legal representation. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Procedural Safeguards
Council Conclusions on the Future of Cybersecurity 
21 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 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
ECA: Recovery in EU Should be Faster 
18 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its Special Report 07/2024, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) blamed that recovery of misspent EU money takes too long and deficiencies exist in some areas, such as expenditure for external action.The ECA examined how the recovery process of misspent EU funding … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
European Guidelines for Border Surveillance 
17 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
In May 2024, Frontex published Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance (CMS). The guidelines have identified commonalities concerning air, land, and maritime border surveillance; they address the main process phases - preparedness, prevention, and reaction - that make up border surveillance in … Read more
EU Frontex
EDPB Opinion on Facial Recognition Technology at Airports 
11 June 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 24 May 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion on the use of facial recognition technology by airport operators and airline companies for biometrically enabled authentication or identification of passengers. The opinion assessed the compatibility of such processing with … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Protection
Frontex Consultative Forum Annual Report 2023 
11 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 23 May 2024, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its annual report for the year 2023. It outlines the Forum's main observations and recommendations shared with Frontex and its Management Board, with the aim of strengthening fundamental rights protection in Frontex … Read more
EU Frontex
Eurojust Annual Report 2023 
11 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
In 2023, Eurojust's workload and caseload further increased. Key developments are presented in its annual report that was presented end of May 2024. Read more
EU Eurojust
Sweden and Hungary: New National Members Appointed at Eurojust 
11 June 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
In May 2024, two new National Members were appointed at Eurojust. They represent Sweden and Hungary.Mr Erik Fågelsbo was formally appointed for a five-year term as new National Member for Sweden, a position he had already been holding as acting National Member since July … Read more
EU Eurojust