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Spotlight ECJ Clarifies Scope of and Fundamental Rights Refusal Ground in Confiscation Regulation 
12 May 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
In the first judgment interpreting Regulation 2018/1805, the ECJ clarified whether the Regulation applies to confiscation orders issued in criminal proceedings that ended in an acquittal, but in which the court nevertheless ordered confiscation of property considered to be the proceeds of another criminal offence. Furthermore, the ECJ ruled on the ground for non-recognition due to a manifest breach of fundamental rights. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Judicial Cooperation Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Europol Launches European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling 
5 May 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 24 March 2026, Europol launched the European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling (ECAMS) as part of the implementation of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum. The centre is intended to consolidate and strengthen existing Europol capabilities, leading to a more integrated, operationally focused structure … Read more
EU Europol Organised Crime Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation
Overview of the Latest DMA Developments : November 2025 – February 2026 
4 May 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
This overview continues regular reports in eucrim on the current developments in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, the EU's legislative framework to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector regulating gatekeepers. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight ECJ Clarifies Limits on Police Collection of Suspects' Biometrics 
30 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
The ECJ ruled that a police authority may, in a criminal investigation, collect biometric data solely on the ground that that collection is strictly necessary. The ruling puts a stop to the practice of taking biometric data by law enforcement authorities in a routine way. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
AMLA Holds First Public Hearing to Advance the EU AML Single Rulebook 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 24 March 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) held its first public hearing to further develop the EU Anti-Money Laundering Single Rulebook into a robust, risk-based, and practical framework for all entities in the EU. The hearing provided stakeholders with an opportunity to speak … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering
AMLA Executive Board Now Fully Operational with Fifth Member Appointed 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 23 February 2026, the Council of the EU appointed Hennie Verbeek-Kusters as the fifth full-time member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), completing the governing body. The Executive Board is composed of the Chair and five full-time members, including the … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering Terrorism
AMLA Takes Over AML/CFT Powers from the EBA 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 31 December 2025, the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) powers in the financial sector were formally transferred to the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This marks a key milestone in the EU’s fight against financial crime. … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering Terrorism
AMLA Publishes First Single Programming Document for 2026–2028 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 4 February 2026, AMLA published its first Single Programming Document (SPD) for 2026–2028, setting out its work programme and strategic priorities as it builds towards full operational capacity.The SPD outlines AMLA’s objectives across three core deliverables: (1) completion of the Single Rulebook, … Read more
EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Money Laundering
EPPO College Partial Renewal in 2026 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 11 February 2026, the Council appointed two new European Prosecutors to the EPPO: Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel Zeman for the Czech Republic. Jennifer Vanderputten has been European Delegated Prosecutor and EPPO's coordinator for the Brussels office. She is also a specialised lawyer … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Andrés Ritter Succeeds Laura Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor 
30 April 2026 (updated 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
This news item informs of the appointment and selection process of the new European Chief Prosecutor at the EPPO. The European Parliament and the Council agreed that German European Prosecutor Andrés Ritter will succeed Laura Kövesi whose mandate will end at the end of October 2026. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Commission Presents New ProtectEU Counterterrorism Agenda 
29 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new ProtectEU agenda to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism in the EU. The agenda aims to update the Union’s response to an evolving threat landscape, including online radicalisation, the growing involvement of minors, the misuse of new technologies, and increasing links between terrorism, organised crime, and hostile foreign interference. Read more
EU Security Union Terrorism
Operation Alice Exposes Fraudulent CSAM Platform 
24 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 9 March 2026, a global operation led by German law enforcement authorities and supported by Europol targeted a major dark web network known as "Alice with Violence CP". Taking place from 9 to 19 March across 23 countries, the operation initially focused on the … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation
JIT to Focus on Deportation of Ukrainian Children 
24 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
At the beginning of March 2026, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes in Ukraine, established in March 2022 (➝ eucrim 1/2024, pp. 8–9), had its mandate extended by another two years. The aim of the JIT is to facilitate … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Victim Protection
Overview of the Latest Developments Under the Digital Services Act: November 2025 - February 2026 
24 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
This news item continues the reporting on the latest DSA developments by giving a chronological overview. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026. For overviews of previous developments → related links. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
Entry/Exit System (EES) Fully Operational Since 10 April 2026 
15 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
Since 10 April 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen Area. Following the completion of the phased rollout that began in October 2025 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the entries and exits of third-country nationals on … Read more
EU Security Union Schengen
CJEU: Judicial Statistics 2025 
15 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 20 March 2026, the CJEU published its judicial statistics for the year 2025. It is confirmed that the Court operates at a very high level of activity while improving efficiency, particularly through reduced procedural duration and structural reforms. Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)