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New Legal Framework for Schengen Evaluation 
23 June 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 9 June 2022, the Council passed a new Regulation that establishes an evaluation and monitoring mechanisms for the purpose of ensuring that participating Member States apply the Schengen acquis effectively, efficiently and correctly. Read more
EU Schengen
EU's "Freeze and Seize" Task Force Tackles Oligarchs' Money 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
In the light of Russia’s ongoing unjustified and illegitimate military aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission set up the "Freeze and Seize" Task Force in March 2022. The Task Force is to ensure the efficient implementation of the EU sanctions against listed Russian and Belarusian … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Frontex Executive Director Resigns 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 29 April 2022, Frontex Executive Director Fabricio Leggeri resigned following a series of events that included criticism by MEPs accusing the Agency of failing to protect the human rights of asylum seekers, allegations of the Agency’s involvement in illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers, and … Read more
EU Frontex
Joint Reintegration Services Launched 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of April 2022, for the first time, Frontex started supporting Member States in providing reintegration measures to migrants returned to their countries of origin. These measures include a number of services such as support with long-term housing, medical assistance, job counselling, education, … Read more
EU Frontex
Electronic System Against Document Fraud Launched 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 April 2022, Frontex and Interpol launched a new system to detect document fraud. The Frontex-INTERPOL Electronic Library Document System (FIELDS) is designed to display original and genuine documents and the main forgeries detected on that type of document. The information on travel … Read more
EU Frontex
Working Arrangement with EASA Signed 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 25 March 2022, Frontex and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a working arrangement to establish a framework for closer cooperation between the two agencies.Under the arrangement, the agencies will exchange operational experience. Furthermore, they may conduct joint capacity building and … Read more
EU Frontex
Joint Operation Moldova Launched 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 17 March 2022, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova signed a Status Agreement regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex. The agreement lays down the basis for increased deployment of Frontex teams in Moldova. On 21 March 2022, Frontex and the Moldavian … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Frontex
Financial Investigations in Relation to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 April 2022, Europol together with EU Member States, Eurojust and Frontex launched Operation Oskar, an umbrella operation comprising several investigations in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Operation Oskar supports the freezing of criminal assets owned by individuals and entities that … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Europol Eurojust Frontex
Eurojust Casework on Corruption 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 May 2022, Eurojust published its first report presenting the key findings of its casework on corruption in the years 2016–2021. Based on 505 corruption cases registered at Eurojust during this period, the report identified legal and practical issues, proposed solutions, and suggested best … Read more
EU Eurojust Corruption
EU Supports ICC in Investigation of International Crimes in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2022
On 25 April 2022 - for the first time in its history -, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed an agreement to participate in a Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The respective JIT was set up on 25 March 2022 … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Council Extends Security Mission in Ukraine 
21 June 2022 (updated 4 years, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 13 April 2022, the Council of the EU amended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) - a non-executive civilian mission established on 22 July 2014 with the aim of supporting Ukraine in … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
New National Member for Austria at Eurojust 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In April 2022, Mr Michael Schmid took up his position as National Member for Austria at Eurojust. Mr Schmid started his career as a prosecutor in Vienna, followed by positions as Seconded National Expert to Eurojust and as Assistant to the National Member at Eurojust. … Read more
EU Eurojust
Fraud Assets in the Millions Seized 
21 June 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of April 2022, a joint operation between Italian and Austrian authorities that was also supported by Eurojust dismantled a massive fraud scheme depriving Italian authorities of at least €440 million. Under the scheme, Italian companies were used to sell false tax credits, … Read more
EU Eurojust Tax Evasion
Commissions Actions to Tackle SLAPPs 
21 June 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
On 27 April 2022, the Commission proposed a new Directive and complementary Recommendation in order to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation (‘SLAPPs'). The Commission fulfills the promise that the EU will curb abusive practices against journalists and civil society organisations. Read more
EU Commission Victim Protection
Commission’s Recommendation on Investor Schemes Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
21 June 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 23. March 2022, the Commission issued a recommendation on immediate steps to be taken by Member States - in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine - in relation to investor citizenship schemes and investor residence schemes. Read more
EU Schengen Ukraine conflict
CJEU Rules on Reintroduction of Internal Border Checks for Longer than Six Months 
21 June 2022 (updated 1 year, 4 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2022
On 26 April 2022, the CJEU (Grand Chamber) rendered an important judgment on the interpretation of Art. 25 and 27 of the Schengen Borders Code, which enables Member States to reintroduce internal border checks for reasons of public policy or internal security, while setting up maximum periods in which such controls can be maintained. According to the CJEU, Member States can reintroduce border controls only without exceeding that maximum period of six months unless a new serious threat arises. Read more
EU Schengen