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Publication on Strengthening the Future of the EPPO 
20 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
Compiling contributions from academics, legal practitioners, and officials from public authorities, the collective book "Strengthening the Future of the European Public Prosecutor's Office" is available open access in the library of publisher Nomos. The contributions build on discussions held during workshops at the Villa … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
New Parliament-Commission Framework Agreement 
18 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 11 March 2026, the European Parliament (EP) approved a revised Framework Agreement between the EP and the European Commission. The revision further develops an existing 2010 Agreement, reflecting more than a decade of institutional practice, and the evolution of the EP's role during that time. Read more
EU Legislation European Parliament Commission
New Amending Europol Regulation In Force 
18 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 22 December 2025, a new Regulation amending Europol's mandate was published in the EU's Official Journal. The Regulation strengthens Europol's support and enhances police cooperation in preventing and combatting migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Read more
EU Europol Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Tax Blacklist: Council Adds Two Additional Countries 
17 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
Twice a year, the Council decides which countries and territories are to be blacklisted as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (for the last decision in October 2025 →eucrim 3/2025, 205-206).On 17 February 2026, the Council added two countries – the Turks and Caicos Islands … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
CJEU Opens Door to Direct Challenges against EDPB Decisions 
17 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
The ECJ has clarified the legal status of binding decisions adopted under the GDPR’s consistency mechanism, holding that decisions of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) that resolve disputes between national supervisory authorities constitute acts open to challenge before the EU Courts. In its 10 … Read more
EU Data Protection
ECJ: Lifting of immunity for Puigdemont and His Associates Null and Void 
16 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 5 February 2026, the ECJ annulled the EP's decisions waiving the immunity of Catalan politicians because the appointment of the rapporteur responsible for the requests for waiver of immunity contravened the requirement of impartiality. Read more
EU European Parliament
ERA: Free EU Criminal Law Training Resources for Defence Lawyers 
6 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
The Academy of European Law (ERA), together with partners, has released a set of free training materials aimed at strengthening defence lawyers’ capacity to handle cross-border criminal cases across Europe. The resources are openly accessible online and are part of the “European Criminal … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Procedural Safeguards
EDPB and EDPS Warn Against Weakening AI Act Safeguards 
3 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 20 January 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted Joint Opinion 1/2026 on the Commission’s proposal for a Digital Omnibus on AI, which seeks to simplify the implementation of the AI Act. The proposal was tabled … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
ECJ: Court of Last Instance Must Justify Refusal to Refer 
2 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 24 March 2026, the ECJ ruled in the Remling case (C-767/23) that a national court of last instance must always provide reasons for refusing to refer questions to the Court of Justice of the EU for a preliminary ruling. Even if such … Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Europol Report Highlights Shift in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking 
2 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 27 January 2026, Europol published a report entitled "Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi". The report analyses the evolving tactics used by criminal networks to traffic cocaine into Europe via maritime routes. Setting the scene: The expansion of coca cultivation and increased efficiency … Read more
EU Europol Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Frontex and EUAA Sign New Working Arrangement 
26 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 22 January 2026, Frontex and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) signed a new Working Arrangement to support Member States by providing technical and operational assistance in the areas of migration, return, asylum, and reception. Read more
EU Frontex
Slovak Whistle-Blower Legislation Sparks Concerns at EPPO 
26 February 2026 (updated 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission expressing concerns over amendments to the Slovak law on whistle-blower protection. The amendments had just been proposed by the government of the Slovak Republic and were scheduled to be adopted … Read more
EU Rule of Law European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Two Years of the Digital Services Act 
24 February 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
Online platforms in the EU reversed nearly 50 million content moderation decisions following user appeals. This is one of the achievements reported by the Commission on 17 February 2026, two years after the applicability of the EU's Digital Services Act. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
Assessing Fundamental Rights Risks in High-Risk AI Systems 
24 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
A new report by the FRA assessed how the EU AI Act can be used to ensure effective protection of fundamental rights. The FRA examined the challenges associated with the use of AI in critical domains, including education, employment, migration, law enforcement, and public (social) benefits. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU-India Strategic Agenda 
20 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
The EU-India strategic agenda, endorsed on 27 January 2026, includes commitments to a number of projects designed to significantly deepen and broaden cooperation between the two partners in the fields of justice and home affairs in the coming years. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Law Enforcement Cooperation
Commission Proposes Reform of the Cybersecurity Act 
19 February 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 20 January 2026, the European Commission presented a new cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening the European Union’s resilience against cyber threats. The initiative included a proposal for a revised Cybersecurity Act that would repeal and replace Regulation (EU) 2019/881 and significantly expand the EU’s cybersecurity governance framework. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation