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EDPS Opinion on EPPO's and OLAF's Access to VAT Information 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 8 January 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his opinion on the legislative proposal to amend Regulation 904/2010, which would grant the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at … Read more
EU OLAF European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
ECJ: Execution of EAW if Offence Was Committed Also in the Territory of Executing State 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In its judgment of 12 February 2026 in Case C-712/25 PPU (Rastoshev), the ECJ ruled that the executing authorities cannot automatically refuse the execution of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) if the offence has been committed in whole or in part in the territory of the executing Member State. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice European Arrest Warrant
Europol Report Outlines Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Institutions 
8 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 21 January 2026, Europol and its partners published a joint report entitled "Prioritising Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Activities in Financial Services". The report offers financial institutions a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This involves using encryption methods that … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Protection of Financial Interests Data Protection
Europol Coordinates Largest Action Against Audio-Based Terrorist Propaganda 
2 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In response to the growing presence of terrorist content on audio-sharing platforms, Europol coordinated the largest Referral Action Day to date at the beginning of March 2026, targeting propaganda used by groups across the ideological spectrum, including jihadist and violent right-wing extremist networks. Read more
EU Europol Racism and Xenophobia Terrorism Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Executive Director: Procedure and Timeline for the 2026 Appointment 
2 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 17 February 2026, Europol published a vacancy notice for the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle (→eucrim 2/2022, 100), has held the office since 1 May 2018, with her mandate due to end on 1 May … Read more
EU Europol
Course on AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law 
1 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
UNESCO has launched a free online course on artificial intelligence and its use in judicial systems. The programme, entitled AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law, was developed together with the Saïd Business School, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Faculty of Law … Read more
EU Rule of Law Artificial Intelligence (AI) Procedural Safeguards
ECBA: Recommendations for Reform of INTERPOL's Systems 
31 March 2026 (updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In February 2026, the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) released a report that made several proposals for improvements of operation of INTERPOL’s data processing and oversight mechanisms. Read more
EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Commission Unveils Maritime and Ports Strategies 
31 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a new EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and an EU Ports Strategy aimed at strengthening competitiveness, sustainability, and security across the maritime sector.The Industrial Maritime Strategy focuses on reinforcing Europe’s global leadership in shipbuilding and shipping through … Read more
EU Organised Crime Customs Cooperation
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview End of November 2025 – February 2026 
31 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the protection of the EU’s financial interests, on the EU’s internal security policy, and on criminal law. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026 and follows up the overview in eucrim 2/2025, 114-118. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict
EU Expands Terrorist Sanctions to Leaders and Support Networks 
27 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the Council strengthened the EU’s counterterrorism sanctions regime by expanding the scope of the EU terrorist list and updating its legal framework. Read more
EU Terrorism
Successful Crackdown on Pharmaceutical Crime (Operation SHIELD VI) 
25 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 25 February 2026, OLAF and Europol informed of the results of the joint law enforcement operation SHIELD VI. Now in its sixth year, this operation resulted in the prosecution of over 3,350 individuals, and the seizure of illicit medicines and doping substances worth … Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Customs Cooperation Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU and Brazil Mutually Recognise Data Protection Standards 
24 March 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 26 and 27 January 2026, the European Commission and Brazil adopted corresponding adequacy decisions, respectively, allowing personal data to be transferred between Brazil and the EU for business, administrative and research purposes without additional safeguards. Read more
EU Data Protection
ECJ Clarifies Protection of Bona Fide Mortgage Creditors in Cross-Border Confiscation 
24 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 29 January 2026, the ECJ delivered its judgment in Case C-562/24 (Munik) concerning the mutual recognition and execution of confiscation orders under Framework Decision 2006/783/JHA. The case clarified when the rights of a mortgage creditor may prevent the execution of a … Read more
EU Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Europol Clarifies Role in Data Sharing and SIS Alerts 
24 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In response to a media article suggesting that information shared via Europol may have been linked to subsequent security measures (including entry bans) in the Schengen Information System (SIS) concerning former Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, Europol published a fact check on 20 … Read more
EU Schengen Ukraine conflict Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
Spotlight Illicit Trafficking of Firearms: New Legislative Proposal 
23 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a proposal for an EU Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences. The initiative proposes common definitions of criminal offences and penalties. It also includes a component on strengthening cross-border cooperation by National Firearms Focal Points. Read more
EU Legislation Europol Customs Cooperation
JIT Points to Suspected Russian Intelligence Role in Parcel Fires 
20 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT), set up and funded by Eurojust and supported by Europol, has exposed an operation involving self-igniting parcels. The team comprises authorities from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.The JIT deals with several incidents that were recorded … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation