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Council Debates Impact of Judicial Training on Rule of Law 
14 November 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their meeting on 13 October 2022, the Minister of Justice of the EU Member States discussed a note from the Czech Council Presidency that deals with judicial training and its impact on access to justice in the context of the rule of law. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law
Hungary: Rule-of-Law Developments July-October 2022 
10 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
This news item continues the overview of previous eucrim issues of recent rule-of-law developments in Hungary as far as they relate to European law (previous overview → eucrim 2/2022, 83-84). The overview covers the period from the second half of July until the end of October 2022. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law
Poland: Rule-of-Law Developments August-October 2022 
10 November 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
This news item continues the overview of recent rule-of-law developments in Poland (as far as they relate to European law) since the last update in eucrim 2-2022, 82-83. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law
Guidance for National Monitoring Mechanisms at External Borders 
2 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 14 October 2022, the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published general guidance offering assistance to EU Member States in setting up independent mechanisms to monitor fundamental rights compliance at the EU's external borders. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
EPPO’s Operational Activities Mid July-Mid-October 2022 
31 October 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
This news item continues the regular overview of EPPO’s operational activities for the period from mid-July to mid-October 2022 (for previous overviews → eucrim 2/2022, 97-98; eucrim 1/2022, 17-18; and eucrim 4/2021, 210-211). Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Future Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Makes Progress 
31 October 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 7 October 2022, US President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order which is another step in the EU-US efforts to establish a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework. The Commission will now draft an adequacy decision and launch the EU's process for its adoption. Read more
EU Data Protection
Frontex Annual Risk Analysis 2022/2023 
28 October 2022 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2022
On 7 October 2022, Frontex released its Risk Analysis for 2022/2023, a comprehensive report presenting the situation at the EU’s external borders and the future challenges for the European border management community. Read more
EU Frontex
ECA Identified Increased Errors in EU Spending in 2021 
27 October 2022 (updated 2 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
On 13 October 2022, the ECA published its statement on the EU's general budget in 2021. It found that errors in spending from the EU budget were on the rise and issued an adverse opinion in this regard. Furthermore, it is stressed that several risks exist in relation to the EU funds made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war of aggression in Ukraine. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight 33rd PIF Report 
25 October 2022 (updated 3 years ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
On 23 September 2022, the European Commission presented the 33rd annual report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests and the fight against fraud in 2021. the report stated that 11,218 cases of fraud and irregularities in total were reported. This is a bit less than in 2020. The related irregular amounts increased to €3.24 billion. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
German Bundesrat: Statement on Proposal to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Online 
18 October 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
In an opinion of 5 October 2022, the German Bundesrat welcomed the Commission's objective to combat child sexual abuse online, but it also raises several criticisms regarding the draft EU Regulation. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation Cybercrime
Europe’s Biggest ‘Narco-Bank’ Taken Down 
17 October 2022 (updated 3 years, 6 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2022
In a joint investigation between Spanish authorities, Europol, and Eurojust, Europe’s allegedly biggest "narco-bank" was taken down at the end of September 2022. The "bank", which had been active since 2020, provided financial services to criminal organisations linked to drug trafficking in over twenty countries. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime
Liaison Bureau from United Arab Emirates at Europol 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 September 2022, Europol and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Liaison Officer Agreement allowing UAE law enforcement liaison officers to be deployed to Europol’s headquarters in The Hague. The presence of a UAE liaison officer at Europol … Read more
EU Europol
Publication of Guidelines Documenting International Crimes 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Eurojust and the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court published practical guidelines for civil society organisations on documenting core international crimes, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Identifying Illegal Internet Protocol Television 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 16 September 2022, Eurojust published a flyer with tips for users to identify illegal Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services. IPTV is a technology that enables the broadcasting of television content through the internet instead of via traditional methods, such as satellite or cable. While … Read more
EU Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy
JHAAN: Joint Paper on EU’s Solidarity with Ukraine 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 23 August 2022, the EU agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs issued a joint paper on their contribution to the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine. The paper also highlights a broad spectrum of activities undertaken by nine EU Agencies in this regard. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Ukraine conflict Law Enforcement Cooperation
Proposal for a European Media Freedom Act 
14 October 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 16 September 2022, the Commission adopted a European Media Freedom Act. It aims at setting EU-wide rules to protect media pluralism and independence in the EU. Read more
EU Rule of Law Legislation