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Council Updates Model Provisions on EU Substantive Criminal Law 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
The JHA Council approved model provisions that include standard language for rules in legislative acts harmonising crimes at the EU level. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
AG: Spanish Law on Catalan Amnesty Does Not Violate EU Terrorism Law 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
According to Advocate General (AG) Dean Spielmann, the Spanish law "on amnesty for institutional, political and social normalisation in Catalonia" ("the LOA"), passed in June 2024, which includes an exemption from criminal liability for terrorist offences in the context of the Catalan independence movement is neither in breach of the EU's Directive on combating terrorism nor certain general principles of EU law. Read more
EU Rule of Law Terrorism
AG: Spanish Law on Catalan Amnesty Does Not Violate EU's Financial Interests 
30 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
According to Advocate General (AG) Dean Spielmann, the Spanish amnesty law, which exempts politicians and officials from liability in connection with the unlawful independence referendum in Catalonia on 1 October 2017, and acts carried out in connection with the Catalan independence process, does not conflict with Union law on the protection of the EU's financial interests. However, certain provisions may be incompatible with the right to effective judicial protection. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
European Commission Presents 2026 Work Programme 
30 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented its 2026 Work Programme: “Europe’s Independence Moment”. It addresses current and emerging challenges, including threats to the EU’s security and democratic institutions, geopolitical tensions, economic and industrial risks, and the accelerating impact of climate change.In … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Commission
GC: Designation of Amazon as VLOP Was in Line with Fundamental Rights 
30 December 2025 (updated 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2025
On 19 November 2025, the General Court (GC) delivered its judgment in Amazon EU Sàrl v Commission (T-367/23), dismissing Amazon’s challenge to its designation as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
GRECO Urges Poland to Make Progress in Anti-Corruption Reform 
29 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
Following a meeting with senior officials of the Polish government and parliament on 28 November 2025, a GRECO delegation urged the Polish authorities to implement the open recommendations made during the fourth and fifth evaluation rounds as they are essential for ensuring full alignment with … Read more
Council of Europe Rule of Law Corruption
Hungary: Rule-of-Law Developments in 2025 
23 December 2025 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
This news item continues eucrim’s overview of worrying rule-of-law developments in Hungary as far as implications on Union Law, in particular the protection for the EU’s financial interests, are concerned. It reports on the developments in 2025 and follows up on the overview in eucrim 4/2024, 262-264. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
Protecting Applicants’ Rights Ahead of ETIAS Launch 
22 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
As preparations continue for the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in autumn 2026, the ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board (EFRGB) (→eucrim 2/2024) is playing a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection and other fundamental rights. The … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Schengen
88th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Main Decisions 
22 December 2025 (updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
This news item continues the reporting of key decisions taken by the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). The CDPC oversees and coordinates the Council of Europe’s activities in the field of crime prevention and crime control. From 25 to 27 November 2025, the Committee met in plenary and took decisions that are summarised here. Read more
Council of Europe European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)
Information Exchange in Tax Matters with Non-EU Countries Strengthened 
22 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 13 October 2025, the European Commission signed four amending protocols to the agreements between the EU and, respectively, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino on the automatic exchange of financial account information to improve international tax compliance. On 22 October 2025, a similar protocol … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
CSAM Regulation: Council Position Reached 
22 December 2025 (updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 26 November 2025, the Council finally reached a consensus on the draft regulation to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse (CSA), signalling renewed momentum in a legislative process that had been stalled for years over privacy, encryption, and surveillance concerns. Read more
EU Legislation Council
Commission Unveils Digital Justice Package 2030 
19 December 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 20 November 2025., the European Commission presented its Digital Justice Package 2030, setting out a roadmap to modernise and digitalise justice systems across the EU. The initiative aims to accelerate the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in national courts and in judicial cooperation. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Digital Space Regulation Commission Judicial Cooperation
Council Gives Input for Review of Data Protection Directive 
19 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November, the Council adopted its position on the evaluation and review of Directive 2016/680 on data protection in the law enforcement area (commonly known as "LED"). The Council's document shares observations from the EU Member States in the application of the … Read more
EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
Slovakia under the EU's Rule-of-Law Eye 
17 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
This news item summarises recent actions by the Commission and the European Parliament against the backsliding democracy and threat to the rule of law in Slovakia. Measures by the Slovakian government are also concerning as regards the adequate protection of the EU's financial interests. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
Current Infringement Proceedings in Justice and Home Affairs: October – December 2025 
17 December 2025 (updated 10 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. The following overview reports on selected infringement proceedings in the area of justice and home affairs that were opened or continued in October, November and December 2025. Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime Protection of Financial Interests European Arrest Warrant Police Cooperation Procedural Safeguards
25 Years of Charter of Fundamental Rights 
15 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 7 December 2025, the EU celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. A conference was organised on 10-11 December 2025 in which participants reflected on the impact of the Charter and discussed its future. Read more
EU Commission Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)