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Spotlight New Directive Criminalises Violation/Circumvention of EU Restrictive Measures
The EU has adopted the new Directive 2024/1226 laying down minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and penalties in relation to the violation and circumvention of Union restrictive measures. The Directive is an additional measure of the EU's reaction to Russia's war in Ukraine aiming at introducing crime control over breaches of a series of Union restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Ukraine conflict
Legislation
Commission's First Thoughts on Pre-enlargement Reforms
In a Communication of 20 March 2024, the Commission contributed to the discussion on necessary EU internal reforms in the course of enlargement. The Communication looks at the implications of a larger EU in four main areas: values, policies, budget, and governance. As a … Read more
Reform of the European Union
Commission
European Court of Auditors' Special Report on EU Efforts for a Robust AI Ecosystem
The European Court of Auditors' Special Report 08/2024 evaluated the Commission's role in contributing to developing a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. To do so, it assessed the effectiveness of the following Commission actions: the Commission’s actions in coordinating EU AI plans (2018, 2021) and … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Protection of Financial Interests
ECtHR Updates Rules of the Court and Issues New Practice Directions
In the first quarter of 2024, the ECtHR implemented several procedural reforms. They were adopted by the Plenary Court in December 2023 and February 2024, respectively.On 22 January 2024, the ECtHR incorporated changes to Rule 28 by expressly codifying the existing practice according to … Read more
Dr. András Csúri
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
New EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation
On 17 June 2024, the European Commission launched a significant new initiative aimed at preventing radicalisation: the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation. The creation of the EU Knowledge Hub was first outlined in the EU Counter-Terrorism Agenda 2020. Building on the achievements of … Read more
EU
Security Union
Commission
Terrorism
Council Sets Up European Judicial Organised Crime Network
At its meeting on 13/14 June 2024, the Justice and Home Affairs Council approved conclusions on "Fighting drug trafficking in organised crime: Setting up a European judicial organised crime network". The idea of such a network was presented by the Belgian Council Presidency at the … Read more
EU
Council
Organised Crime
Launch of HUDOC Case-Law Database in Romanian
On 5 April 2024, the ECtHR launched the Romanian interface of its case law database HUDOC. It was developed in cooperation with the European Institute of Romania and with the support of the TJENI project.With over 3,000 texts uploaded in Romanian, the … Read more
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
Spotlight ECJ Ruled on Data Retention of IP Addresses in Piracy Cases
In its landmark judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ specified the requirements for the access to retained identification data on the basis of IP addresses. With this judgment, the ECJ partly deviates from its strict approach on data retention and admits law enforcement access to identity data in order to combat criminal offences of piracy in the internet. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
Spotlight ECJ: Requirements for Access to Telephone Connection Data for the Purpose of Identifying Offenders
In its judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ clarified under which conditions law enforcement authorities can have access to a set of traffic and location data in the context of criminal investigations. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
Spotlight Progress Report on the Implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy
On 15 May 2024, the Commission presented its 2024 Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress and achievements since the Strategy's adoption in 2020 with a focus on five key areas. Read more
EU
Security Union
Large-Scale Fraudulent Investment Scheme Taken Down
An action day on 11 June 2024 resulted in the takedown of a fraudulent pyramid scheme using an investment model that focused on the leasing and subleasing of cryptocurrency machines, such as exchange machines and hardware for mining. It promised returns of 70% before tax … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Eurojust
Non-Cash Means of Payment
Organised Crime
ECJ Ruled on Waiver of Right to Legal Representation
On 14 May 2024, the ECJ issued a ruling clarifying the interpretation and application of Directive 2013/48/EU, which deals with the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings. The case concerned criminal proceedings in Bulgaria in which the defendant was not properly advised on the waiver of his right to legal representation. Read more
Fundamental Rights
Procedural Safeguards
Council Conclusions on the Future of Cybersecurity
On 21 May 2024, the Council adopted a comprehensive set of conclusions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU, underlining the need for a more resilient and secure digital landscape. Read more
EU
Security Union
Council
Cybercrime
ECA: Recovery in EU Should be Faster
In its Special Report 07/2024, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) blamed that recovery of misspent EU money takes too long and deficiencies exist in some areas, such as expenditure for external action.The ECA examined how the recovery process of misspent EU funding … Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
European Guidelines for Border Surveillance
In May 2024, Frontex published Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance (CMS). The guidelines have identified commonalities concerning air, land, and maritime border surveillance; they address the main process phases - preparedness, prevention, and reaction - that make up border surveillance in … Read more
EU
Frontex
Operation Endgame Takes Down Droppers
Between 27 and 29 May 2024, with the support of Europol and Eurojust, authorities from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and many more EU and non-EU States as well as private partners conducted the largest ever operation against botnets: Operation Endgame. The action included arrests, … Read more
Europol
Eurojust
Cybercrime