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Update of Online Criminal Detention Database Released
On 20 May 2025, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released an updated version of its online criminal detention database. Originally launched in 2019, the database provides information about detention conditions in EU countries. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Fundamental Rights
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
European Arrest Warrant
Judicial Cooperation
Crime Priorities under the EMPACT Cycle 2026-2029
At its meeting on 13 June 2025, the Council identified seven EU crime priorities for the EMPACT cycle 2026-2029. EMPACT stands for the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats. It introduces an integrated approach to EU internal security. Read more
EU
Council
Europol
Organised Crime
Programme of the Danish Council Presidency
The Kingdom of Denmark assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025. Under the slogan “A Strong Europe in a changing world!”, the programme of the Danish Presidency has two overarching priorities: a secure Europe and a competitive and green Europe. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council
First Preliminary Ruling by the General Court Delivered
On 9 July 2025, approximately nine months after jurisdiction to rule on references for a preliminary ruling was conferred on it, the General Court of the European Union delivered its first preliminary ruling judgment. The case concerned the recovery of excise duties and the compatibility of Croatian law with an EC Directive. Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Tax Evasion
87th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Key Achievements Highlighted
At its 87th Plenary meeting, the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) took important decisions on the advancement of cooperation and prevention in criminal matters. Read more
Thomas Wahl
Council of Europe
European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
EJN Signs Memorandum of Understanding with AIAMP
At the end of May 2025, the European Judicial Network (EJN) and the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their cooperation in the fight against transnational crime and the globalisation of crime. Cooperation between the parties may include … Read more
EU
European Judicial Network (EJN)
Closer Security Cooperation between EU and UK
At the first summit after Brexit, the political leaders from the UK and EU agreed to reinforce their cooperation for peace and security in Europe and to establish a new strategic partnership. Several commitments were taken also in the area of justice and home affairs. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Judicial Cooperation
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight ECJ Judgment on Judicial Review of Acts of EDPs
In a judgment handed down at the beginning of April 2025, the ECJ ruled that procedural acts of the EPPO capable of affecting the legal situation of persons challenging them must be amenable to judicial review. It is, however, up to the national court to determine whether or not this is the case - by means of a concrete and specific examination. Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
Procedural Safeguards
New Training Centre for European Border Guards
On 27 June 2025, Frontex and Poland's Ministry of the Interior signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new training centre for future European border guards. To allow for proximity to Frontex's headquarters, which Poland has hosted in Warsaw for 20 years, the new … Read more
EU
Frontex
Report
Strengthening the Future of the EPPO Notes on a conference at Villa Vigoni, Lake Como, Italy, 31 March – 2 April 2025
From 31 March to 2 April 2025, Villa Vigoni, was the setting for a high-calibre exchange on the state and future of the EPPO and its underlying legal framework. Legal experts convened to discuss the implementation and impact of the EPPO Regulation, the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office, and its working practices. This conference report summarises the presentations and the discussions incentivising thoughts about the future shape of the EPPO. Read more
Luis Jakobi
Georgia Theodorakakou
EU
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
Council Assesses Commission's ProtectEU Plan
At the JHA Council meeting of 13 June 2025, home affairs ministers of the EU Member States exchanged views on the Commission's new internal security strategy "ProtectEU" that was presented on 1 April 2025. A key issue remains the topic of law enforcement access to data. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Security Union
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Ombudsman Inquires Commission's Failure to Carry Out Impact Assessment for Anti-Smuggling Package
Following a complaint by civil society organisations, European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho opened an inquiry into the Commission's decision not to carry out an impact assessment on two legislative proposals to combat migrant smuggling. Read more
EU
Legislation
Trafficking in Human Beings
ECJ: No Obligation for Mutual Recognition of Decision Taken in Favour of a Person Requested for Extradition to a Third Country
On 19 June 2025, the ECJ ruled that an authority of an EU Member State is not obliged to mutually recognise a decision taken in another EU Member State that refused extradition of an individual to a third state. However, it must take due account of the reasons of this previous decision in its own assessment of a possible refusal on the ground of fundamental rights. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
European Arrest Warrant
Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight First Monitoring Report of MEDICRIME Convention
On 2 April 2025, the first monitoring report on the implementation of the Council of Europe MEDICRIME Convention was released. The monitoring round has focused on the protection of public health through the MEDICRIME Convention in times of pandemics, including the COVID-19 crisis. The report identified measures in eight thematic areas, including prevention and training as well as investigations and prosecutions of the offences set up in the Convention. Read more
Council of Europe
Counterfeiting & Piracy
EDPS Annual Report 2024
On 23 April 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) presented its Annual Report 2024, which reviews activities over the year organised under the headings of supervision and enforcement, policy and consultation, technology and privacy, and artificial intelligence. Read more
EU
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Data Protection
ECJ: VAT Fraudster Must Be Surrendered to Spain
On 10 April 2025, the ECJ ruled in Case C-481/23 (Sangas) that the execution of a European arrest warrant (EAW) cannot be refused if it is intended solely to ensure that the requested person is present at resumed criminal proceedings in the issuing State, nor if there is no jurisdiction for the acts constituting the offence under the criminal law of the executing State. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant