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ECJ Clarifies Member States' Obligation to Establish EU’s Own Resource Entitlements
On 5 September 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) delivered an important judgment on the Union's own resource law. It clarified the obligations of EU Member States to fulfil the Union's right in an anti-dumping case (Case C-494/22 P, European Commission v Czech Republic). Read more
EU
OLAF
Protection of Financial Interests
CJEU: Recent Rulings on EU's Restrictive Measures against Russia
In September/October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued several judgments on the interpretation of the EU’s legal regime of restrictive measures in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. This overview summarises these judgments in reverse chronological order. Read more
Ukraine conflict
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
Programme of the Hungarian Council Presidency
This news item summarises the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs. Hungary assumed the Presidency on 1 July 2024; it lasts until 31 December 2024. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview July – September 2024
5 November 2024
(updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen
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Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
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Thomas Wahl
in Issue 2/2024
This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact of the invasion on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It covers the period from July to September 2024.
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Dr. Anna Pingen
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Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
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Thomas Wahl
in Issue 2/2024
EU
Ukraine conflict
European Judicial Organised Crime Network Launched
Figures show that 76% of criminal groups in the EU are active in two to seven countries. Their profits from illicit activities are estimated at around €139 billion annually. To enhance the fight against organised crime, a new network was launched at the beginning of … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Organised Crime
New Swiss Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust
On 2 September 2024, Mr Philip Schotland took up his duties as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust. Prior to taking on this position, Mr Schotland served as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor (since July 2022). Before that, he was a public prosecutor in Basel-City, … Read more
EU
Eurojust
ECA: Achievements of Recovery and Resilience Facility at Risk
In a special report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) warned that EU Member States might not be able to draw down or absorb the funds in time and complete their planned measures before the RRF expires in August 2026. As a result, the expected economic and social benefits might not be achieved. Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
OLAF’s Operational Work July-September 2024
This news item summarises OLAF’s operational work between 1 July and 30 September 2024 in reverse chronological order. It follows the reports on operations supported by OLAF in → eucrim 1/2024, 17-18. Read more
EU
OLAF
Reform of CJEU Statute: Amendments to the Rules of Procedure in Force
This news item provides an overview of the amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice and of the General Court that entered into force on 1 September 2024. The reform package includes a new version of the Practice Directions to Parties concerning cases brought before the Court of Justice and a new version of the General Court's Practice Rules for the implementation of its Rules of Procedure. Read more
EU
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
Spotlight ECJ Ruled on Fundamental Rights Test for Surrenders to the United Kingdom
On 29 July 2024, the ECJ delivered an important judgment on the conditions under which surrender of a person can be granted by a EU Member State to the United Kingdom (UK). The Court interpreted the fundamental rights clause enshrined in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the European Union and the United Kingdom and held that the surrender mechanism under the TCA differs from the one provided by the EU’s Framework Decision on the European Arrest Warrant. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Brexit
European Arrest Warrant
Judicial Cooperation
General Court Ruled on Necessary Protective Measures for Whistleblower in the EP
In a judgment of 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) strengthened the rights of whistleblowers who brought to light incidents within European institutions. The GC clarified the scope of protective measures to be provided by the institution. Read more
EU
European Parliament
OLAF
Victim Protection
ECJ: Criminally Prosecuted Minors Must Have Lawyer’s Assistance during First Police Questioning
In its judgment of 5 September 2024, the ECJ ruled that several provisions of the Polish Code of Criminal Procedure and legal practices are incompatible with the rights of minors charged with a criminal offence. The Court particularly blamed the Polish police for not having guaranteed the assistance by a lawyer during the first questioning of the minor and for not having him adequately informed of his rights. Read more
Council of Europe
Procedural Safeguards
Eurobarometer: Citizens and Businesses Remain Concerned over Corruption
On 24 July 2024, in parallel to its 2024 Rule of Law Report (→ related link), the Commission released the results of two Eurobarometer surveys on the perception of corruption in the EU:Special Eurobarometer 548 - Citizens’ attitudes towards corruption in the EU (2024); … Read more
EU
Corruption
Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report
On 24 July 2024, the Commission published its 5th Rule of Law Report. The Rule of Law Report includes 27 country chapters and examines developments – both positive and negative – across all EU Member States in four key areas for the rule of … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Commission
General Court Ruled on Irregularities by Former EU Auditor
On 11 September 2024, the General Court (GC) ruled for the first time on the legality of procedures of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and OLAF vis-à-vis alleged irregularities committed by a former ECA member.The GC largely upheld the ECA’s decision on the … Read more
EU
OLAF
Protection of Financial Interests
New Directive to Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking
On 24 June 2024, a new Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims was published in the Official Journal. The Directive considerably amends and modifies the 2011 anti-trafficking Directive. Read more
EU
Legislation
Trafficking in Human Beings