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Hungary: Rule-of-Law Developments January-August 2026
This news item provides an update on relevant rule-of-law developments in Hungary that have implications for Union law, particularly with regard to the protection of the EU's financial interests. The reporting period is from 1 January to mid-August 2026. The period is characterised by the landslide victory of Péter Magyar's Tisza party in the 12 April 2026 parliamentary elections. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
Governance and Innovation for Fraud Prevention in EU Agricultural Funds – The GINGER Project
GINGER – Governance and INnovation for Generating Education and Regularity in EU agricultural funds – is a 24-month project co-funded by the European Union under the Union Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF-2025-TRAI-02) and coordinated by UnitelmaSapienza University of Rome. The project … Read more
Maria Virginia Sirolli
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Space Regulation
Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight Directive on Combatting Corruption Adopted and Published
This news item summarises by Q&A the main features of the new EU Directive on combatting corruption. The Directive was published in the Official Journal of 11 May 2026. Member States have 24 months to comply with the obligations from the Directive. Read more
EU
Corruption
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol and Interpol Agree on Key Joint Operational Priorities
The cooperation between Europol and INTERPOL is based on an existing arrangement, signed in 2001, which provides the framework for the two organisations to agree on joint operational priorities and strengthen their cooperation in areas of common interest. Within this framework, Europol and INTERPOL … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Europol
Cybercrime
Organised Crime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight General Court Rules on EPPO Investigative Powers Vis-à-Vis European Court of Auditors
On 10 June 2026, the General Court of the EU delivered its judgment in Case T-99/25, European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) v European Court of Auditors. The case concerned the question whether EU institutions may rely on unresolved immunity issues and confidentiality rules to prevent the EPPO from gathering evidence in the context of a criminal investigation and clarified the limits of institutional objections to EPPO investigative measures. Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Committee of Ministers Give Green Light to CoE Action on Information Manipulation and Foreign Interference
At their 135th session in Chişinău, Moldova, on 14–15 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers instructed the Secretary General to submit proposals for negotiations on a legal instrument addressing foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), including the possible establishment of a framework convention. Read more
Council of Europe
Rule of Law
Human Rights Issues
Committee of Ministers: Declaration on the ECHR and Migration
On 15 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers adopted an important Declaration on the ECHR and migration. It reaffirms the CoE member states’ commitment to the Convention and their support for the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, underscoring that migration-related challenges require a coordinated response firmly rooted in human rights. Read more
Council of Europe
Human Rights Issues
Eurojust’s Seat Agreement Amended
Eurojust has been hosted by the Netherlands since the beginning of its operations in 2003, with its seat located in The Hague. Over the years, cooperation with third countries has become an increasingly important element of Eurojust’s work. Since 2020, approximately 20% of newly registered … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Judicial Cooperation
89th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Main Results
This news item continues the reporting of key decisions taken and main issues discussed by the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). It summarises the key points addressed at the 89th plenary meeting held from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Strasbourg. Read more
Council of Europe
European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
2nd Edition of EPPO Commentary Published
The second edition of the Article-by-Article commentary on the EPPO Regulation has been published. The second edition also features an interesting new addition: practice-oriented country reports on the Member States participating in the establishment of the EPPO. Read more
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
ECJ Clarifies Scope of SIS Rules on Surrender of Seized Objects
On 4 June 2026, the ECJ ruled in Case C-326/25 (CY v 03 Rayonno upravlenie na SDVR) on the scope of Regulation 2018/1862 concerning alerts in the Schengen Information System (SIS) for objects sought for seizure or use as evidence in criminal proceedings. For … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Schengen
Procedural Safeguards
Eurojust Extends Administrative Director’s Mandate
At the end of June 2026, the College of Eurojust extended the mandate of its Administrative Director, Vincent Jamin, for a further four-year term. The extension comes at a crucial time, as the revision of the Eurojust Regulation is underway.During his first … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard
On 4 June 2026, the European Commission published the 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard, the fourteenth edition of its annual comparative overview of the efficiency, quality, and independence of the justice systems of all 27 Member States. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
ECJ: Victim Participation Not Required in Proceedings to Quash Convictions Rendered in absentia
On 23 April 2026, the ECJ delivered its judgment in Case C-24/26 PPU, Casotta, clarifying the scope of victims' rights under Directive 2012/29/EU in proceedings seeking to reopen criminal cases concluded by a final conviction rendered in the defendant’s absence. The ECJ also confirmed that Directive (EU) 2016/343 does not preclude Member States from granting persons convicted in absentia access to a new trial under more favourable conditions than those required by EU law. Read more
EU
Procedural Safeguards
Victim Protection
Spotlight Hungary Joins EPPO - EPPO Regulation Now EU Acquis
On 10 July 2026, the Commission adopted a decision confirming Hungary's participation in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The decision was published in the Official Journal L, 2026/1701 of 13 July 2026. The request to join the EPPO was submitted by the new … Read more
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Commission: Internal Border Controls by Nine Member States Should Phase Out
On 2 June 2026, the Commission issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by nine EU Member States: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden. The Commission recommended that the Member States concerned work towards phasing out … Read more
EU
Schengen