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Operational Network Against Mafia-Style Criminal Groups
At the end of November 2018, law enforcement authorities from Italy, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain kicked off a new operational network (@ON), together with Europol, to strengthen their cooperation against mafia-style criminal groups, Eurasian and Albanian criminal networks, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Europol
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Second Annual Conference on Drugs in Europe
On 6-7 December 2018, Europol hosted the second annual conference on “Drugs in Europe: a bold law enforcement response.” Delegates from all over the EU, third states, and international organisations discussed the latest developments in illicit drug trafficking. Read more
EU
Europol
Organised Crime
Cooperation with Diebold Nixdorf
On 16 November 2018, Europol and Diebold Nixdorf signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to better prevent, prosecute, and disrupt cybercrime related to self-service ecosystems. Read more
EU
Europol
Cooperation Europol-Japan on New Footing
On 3 December 2018, Europol and the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA) signed a Working Arrangement with the aim of combating serious, international cross-border, and organised crime such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime. Read more
EU
Europol
Vacancy Notice for the European Chief Prosecutor
On 19 November 2018, the European Commission published a call for application for the first ever European Chief Prosecutor (ECP) to head the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) based in Luxembourg. The European Chief Prosecutor is the Head of the EPPO, in charge of organising … Read more
EU
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
OAFCN Meeting at OLAF
In November 2018, OLAF hosted the annual meeting of the Anti-Fraud Communicators' Network (OAFCN). Communication experts working for anti-fraud public organisations discussed crisis communication, the importance of storytelling, and real-life communication scenarios. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
OLAF
ECA: Planned OLAF Reform Still Has Weaknesses
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) Opinion welcomes certain approaches and concepts in the Commission proposal of 23 May 2018 amending OLAF Regulation 883/2013, but still sees some weaknesses preventing the two objectives from being met. Read more
EU
OLAF
Romania Kicks Off New Trio Presidency of the Council of the EU
Under the motto “Cohesion, a common European value,” Romania took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 January 2019. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council
EP Wants Temporary Border Controls Kept to a Minimum
On 29 November 2018, the European Parliament (EP) adopted its negotiating position on the revision of the Schengen Borders Code. MEPs stressed that the revision must ensure the Schengen achievements and put an end to current misuse or misinterpretation when upholding internal border controls. Read more
EU
Schengen
Spotlight New Legal Framework for Schengen Information System
New alerts on criminals and return decisions; greater vigilance for terrorist offences; better protection for children at risk of abduction; and enhanced data protection. These are the main features of the new legal framework for the EU’s largest security database, the Schengen Information System (SIS). Read more
EU
Schengen
Data Protection
CJEU Paves Way to Exit from Brexit
The United Kingdom is free to unilaterally revoke the notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU. Unanimous approval by the European Council regarding this revocation is not necessary. This was the response of the CJEU plenary to a request for a preliminary ruling by the Scottish Court of Session. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Brexit
CJEU Confirms Interim Measures Against Polish Supreme Court Reform
Also after having heard the arguments of the Polish government, the CJEU confirmed interim measures against the reform of the retirement age of Supreme Court judges under new Polish law. By order of 17 December 2018, the judges in Luxembourg granted the Commission’s request for interim measures and upheld a provisional order of 19 October 2018 by the Vice-President of the Court. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
New Measures to Disrupt Migrant Smuggling Networks
With the aim of disrupting migrant smuggling networks, both inside and outside the EU, the Council approved a set of measures with a law enforcement focus on 6 December 2018. Read more20th Anniversary of European Court of Human Rights
On 1 November 2018, it was the twentieth anniversary of the entry into force of Protocol No. 11 and the setting up of a single, full-time ECtHR. The protocol also established the right of individual petition to over 800 million Europeans. Following the entry into … Read more
Dr. András Csúri
Council of Europe
Fundamental Rights
European Court of Human Rights
First Case for Advisory Opinion under Protocol No. 16
On 3 December 2018, the Grand Chamber panel of five judges accepted a request for an advisory opinion under Protocol No. 16. This is the first case (received on 16 October 2018 from the French Court of Cassation) since the entry into force of Protocol No. 16 to the ECHR on 1 August 2018. Read more
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Estonia
On 7 December 2018, GRECO published its fifth round evaluation report on Estonia. In general, GRECO observed that the comprehensive legislative framework and online tools in place in Estonia provide a sound basis for preventing corruption amongst all officials. There are, however, a number of areas in which improvements are necessary and recommended. Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption