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Spotlight Illicit Trafficking of Firearms: New Legislative Proposal
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
Thomas Wahl
EU
Legislation
Europol
Customs Cooperation
Publication on Strengthening the Future of the EPPO
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 Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
New Parliament-Commission Framework Agreement
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
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
ECJ: Lifting of immunity for Puigdemont and His Associates Null and Void
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
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
Slovak Whistle-Blower Legislation Sparks Concerns at EPPO
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 Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Assessing Fundamental Rights Risks in High-Risk AI Systems
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
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
Spotlight ECJ: EIO Can Be Issued Instead of EAW
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in Case C-325/24 (Bissilli), the ECJ ruled that a European Investigation Order (EIO) can be issued for the temporary transfer or for a videoconference hearing of an accused person held in custody abroad, if the EIO has an evidential objective and is necessary for the purpose of gathering evidence. The judges in Luxembourg also clarified the relationship between the various refusal grounds set out in Directive 2014/41. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
European Investigation Order
Judicial Cooperation
AG Opinion: Refusal of EAW in Case of Disproportionate Sentence
In his Opinion in Case C-583/24 (Tagu) released on 22 January 2026, Advocate General (AG) Richard de la Tour addressed the question of whether the threat of enforcement of a manifestly disproportionate custodial sentence can prevent surrender on the basis of a European arrest warrant (EAW). Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
European Arrest Warrant
ECJ: Indiscriminate Collection and Unlimited Storage of Biometric and Genetic Data Permissible
On 20 November 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in case C-57/23 ("Policejní prezidium") that the indiscriminate collection and indefinite storage of biometric and genetic data of individuals is permissible, provided that there is an absolute necessity and regular review is guaranteed. Read more
EU
Data Protection
ECJ Strengthened Data Protection on Online Marketplaces
On 2 December 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in Case C-492/23 (Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press) that the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for processing the personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform. Read more
EU
Data Protection
GRECO's Recent Compliance Reports
This news item provides an overview of GRECO compliance reports published in recent months with regard to the follow-up of the 4th and 5th evaluation round. The reports scrutinised GRECO member states' efforts to prevent corruption and promote integrity, firstly among members of parliament, judges and prosecutors (4th round) and secondly in central government and law enforcement agencies (5th round). Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
EU Council Moves Ahead on Data Sharing for US Border Purposes
On 16 December 2025, the Council adopted a Decision formally opening the way for negotiations on a comprehensive framework agreement between the EU and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications related to border procedures and visa applications. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Council
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Data Protection
ECJ Reprimands Polish Constitutional Court and Denies its Independence
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in infringement proceedings C-448/23 brought by the European Commission against Poland, the ECJ's Grand Chamber postulate that national constitutional courts cannot override the primacy of EU law either by invoking their respective constitutional identity or by means of ultra vires review. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)