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Commission Refers New Disciplinary Regime for Polish Judges to CJEU 
11 January 2020 (updated 5 years, 1 month ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2019
After Poland failed to address the Commission’s concerns about the new disciplinary regime for Polish judges, set out in the reasoned Opinion of the Commission of 17 July 2019 (see eucrim 2/2019, pp. 81-82), the Commission referred the case to the European Court of … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
AG: References against Disciplinary Proceedings against Polish Judges at Ordinary Courts Inadmissible 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 2 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 24 September 2019, Advocate General Tanchev proposed that references for a preliminary ruling of two Polish district courts voicing doubt as to the compatibility of the new disciplinary regime introduced in Poland via judicial reforms in 2017 with Art. 19(1) subpara. 1 TEU should … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
CJEU: Polish Retirement Rules at Ordinary Court Level Contrary to EU Law 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 9 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 5 November 2019, the Grand Chamber of the CJEU declared that another issue of the Polish justice reform was not in line with EU law. After having ruled on 24 June 2019 that lowering the retirement age of the Supreme Court judges is contrary … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
CJEU Rules on Independence of Poland’s Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 9 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In its judgment of 19 November 2019, the Grand Chamber of the CJEU established criteria under which the new Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court can be considered independent and impartial. The judgment is based on a reference for a preliminary ruling brought by … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Council Updates EU Guidelines Against Torture and Ill-Treatment 
11 January 2020
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 16 September 2019, the Council adopted revised Guidelines on EU policy towards third countries on torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide practical guidance to EU institutions and Member States, which can be … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Human Rights Issues
Council: EU Should Accede to ECHR 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 9 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their Council meeting on 7 October 2019, the ministers of justice of the EU Member States reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to acceding to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The ministers also agreed to supplementary negotiating directives. They will be addressed to … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Human Rights Issues
10th Anniversary of Charter: Council Conclusions 
11 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 9 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the JHA Council adopted conclusions on the Charter, their state of play, and future work. At its meeting on 7 October 2019, the ministers of justice of the EU Member … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Council
MONEYVAL: Annual Report 2018 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 25 September 2019, MONEYVAL published its annual report for 2018. In 2018, MONEYVAL actively monitored 24 countries and territories through the adoption of altogether 26 mutual evaluation and follow-up reports. Additionally, MONEYVAL organized workshops to promote the exchange of experiences among experts and … Read more
EU Money Laundering
MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Malta 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 12 September 2019, MONEYVAL published its Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Report on Malta. It calls on the Maltese authorities to strengthen the practical application of measures combatting money laundering and the financing of terrorism.Malta is a relatively large international finance centre, and its … Read more
EU Corruption
MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Moldova 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 11 September 2019, MONEYVAL published its Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Report on the Republic of Moldova. The fifth evaluation round builds on previous MONEYVAL assessments and provides a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of measures in place for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the … Read more
EU Money Laundering
CCPE: Opinion on Role of Prosecutors in Fight Against Corruption and Related Economic and Financial Crime 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
At its plenary meeting in Paris on 21-22 November 2019, The Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) adopted Opinion No. 14 on the role of prosecutors in fighting corruption and related economic and financial crime. In its Opinion, the CCPE attempted to arrive at a … Read more
EU Corruption
GRECO: Kazakhstan Makes Progress On Becoming GRECO Member 
11 January 2020 (updated 5 years, 10 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 15 October 2019, Kazakhstan signed an Agreement concerning the privileges and immunities of representatives of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) and members of evaluation teams. Once Kazakhstan ratifies the Agreement, it will become GRECO’s 50th member state. Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Denmark 
11 January 2020 (updated 1 year, 4 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 3/2019
On 4 September 2019, GRECO published its fifth round evaluation report on Denmark. The country traditionally achieves high scores in corruption perception indices, and the risk of actual bribery taking place is considered to be very low. Trust is a central feature of the integrity … Read more
EU Corruption
GRECO: Spain No Longer Subject to Non-Compliance Procedure 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
The fifth round evaluation report on Spain was published together with a compliance report on the fourth evaluation round, acknowledging Spain’s progress in the implementation of GRECO’s recommendations on corruption prevention in respect of parliamentarians, judges, and prosecutors, at the same time also calling for … Read more
Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Spain 
11 January 2020
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 13 November 2019, GRECO published its fifth round evaluation report on Spain. The focus of this evaluation round is on preventing corruption and promoting integrity in central governments (top executive functions) and law enforcement agencies. The evaluation focuses particularly on such issues as conflicts … Read more
Corruption
GRECO: Fourth Round Evaluation Report on Germany 
9 January 2020 (updated 6 years, 9 months ago)
Christine Götz Christine Götz
On 12 August 2019, the Council of Europe’s Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO) published its fourth round evaluation report on Germany. A summary of the report is available here. The report in German can be retrieved here.GRECO found an “overall … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption