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Brexit – The Way Forward
After the United Kingdom left the EU on 31 January 2020, the EU set its position for the future relationship after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Brexit
CCBE Position Paper on AI
In a position paper of March 2020, the CCBE outlines considerations on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). The CCBE voices several concerns over the use of AI in areas directly concerning the legal profession. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
EP: Resolution on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Making
In a resolution of 12 February 2020, the EP deals with consumer protection as regards AI technology and automated decision making (ADM). It sets out that an examination of the current EU legal framework is needed to check whether it is able to properly respond to AI and ADM. Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
Commission: White Paper on AI
On 19 February 2020, the Commission presented a “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: a European approach to excellence and trust.” The White Paper outlines policy options on how to achieve the dual objectives of promoting the uptake of artificial intelligence and addressing the risks associated with certain uses of this new technology. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
EP LIBE: AI in Criminal Law
On 20 February 2020, experts reported on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the criminal law framework at a hearing in EP's LIBE committee. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
MEPs: Revision of EAW Would Open Pandora’s Box
On 20 February 2020, MEPs discussed policy options for the European Arrest Warrant. A number of challenges were raised. MEPs are not eager to revise the FD, however, because this would open “Pandora’s box” and the achievements would (again) be at stake. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
EPRS Study on European Arrest Warrant
An EPRS report observes that the FD EAW is generally recognised as a successful instrument; however, its application has triggered a number of problems: Also, requested persons experienced difficulties in effectively exercising their procedural rights. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
FRA’s Workplan in 2020
At the beginning of 2020, FRA published a calendar with scheduled products for 2020. The calendar covers issues such as:Migration;Child rights;Disability;Roma;Ageing;Integration;Artificial intelligence, etc.One of FRA’s priorities for the year 2020 will be the national application of … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Volume on FRA Published
A new book written by 24 human rights experts and published at the end of January 2020 looks at FRA’s impact during its 13-year existence. The book, entitled “Human Rights Law and Evidence-Based Policy – The impact of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency,” reflects … Read more
EU
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
New FRA Website
Since February 2020, FRA has a re-designed website based on an enhanced, theme-based structure. Main themes include hate crime, asylum, and data protection. The new website highlights useful tools such as FRA’s EU Fundamental Rights Information System (EFRIS) and provides country-specific information. It is also … Read more
EU
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Rapid Border Intervention and the Greek-Turkish Border
On 2 March 2020, Frontex launched a rapid border intervention to assist Greece in dealing with the large numbers of migrants at its external borders to Turkey. Border guards and other relevant staff as well as technical equipment will be deployed and provided by the … Read more
EU
Frontex
Cooperation with DG Migration and Home Affairs
On 5 February 2020, Frontex and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to enhance their collaboration in the development of state-of-the-art technology for the border and coast guard community. Under the ToR, Frontex has been asked … Read more
EU
Frontex
Updated Publication of European Criminal Law Texts Available
The compendium “European Union instruments in the field of criminal law and related texts” (see eucrim 4/2019, p. 227) is now available for download from the EJN website. The publication contains a selection of 106 texts that are relevant in the field … Read moreSecond Report on Encryption Published
In February 2020, Eurojust and Europol published their second joint report on the observatory function of encryption. The report analyses the following:The progress of the encryption debate;The current legal landscape in which to address encryption in criminal investigations;Existing challenges.The challenges … Read more
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Europol
Eurojust
Anti-Drug Trafficking Results 2019
In 2019, Eurojust and the EU Member States tackled illicit drug trafficking worth over € 2.8 billion. Through action days, coordination meetings, and other judicial support, a total of 2686 suspects were able to be arrested or surrendered to other Member States. Approximately €2 … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Frontex
Action Against Large-Scale Bitcoin and Crypto-Currency Fraud
In January 2020, a Joint Investigation Team set up between authorities in Belgium and France and supported by Eurojust and Europol led to the arrest of ten suspects allegedly involved in an Organised Crime Group (OCG). The group had been committing international fraud with the … Read more
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Eurojust