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EP Committee Vote on Whistleblower Directive 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 20 November 2018, MEPs from the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) adopted their position on the Commission proposal for a directive on the protection of whistleblowers (COM(2018) 218 final). Read more
EU Victim Protection
EP Takes Position on Interoperability Legal Framework 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 24 October 2018, the plenary of the European Parliament backed the position of the LIBE Committee regarding legislative proposals on the interoperability between EU information systems in the area of justice and home affairs. EP negotiators have now green light to enter into informal talks with the Council and the Commission. Read more
EU Data Protection
Spotlight CJEU Backs Police Access to Retained Data in Minor Offences 
16 January 2019 (updated 4 years, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2018
On 2 October 2018, the CJEU delivered another important judgment on data protection and on access by public authorities to retained provider data. The CJEU concluded that law enforcement authorities can also access personal data retained by providers of electronic communications in cases of criminal offences that are not particularly serious. It is a pre-condition, however, that access does not constitute a serous infringement of privacy. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Data Protection
CJEU: EU Directive Does Not Cover Procedure For Reviewing the Lawfulness of Pre-Trial Detention 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 19 September 2018, the CJEU rendered a judgment on the interpretation of Directive (EU) 2016/343 on the presumption of innocence and Arts. 47 and 48 CFR (Case C-310/18 PPU – Emil Milev). Read more
EU Procedural Safeguards
EU Cybersecurity Organisations Agree on Roadmap 
16 January 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 6 November 2018, Europol, the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA), the European Defence Agency (EDA), and the Computer Emergency Response Team for the EU Institutions agreed on a roadmap outlining activities and projects for their cooperation in 2019 in … Read more
EU Cybercrime
2018 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment Published 
16 January 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Europol published its fifth Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), which gives a comprehensive overview of current and future threats and identifies trends in crime conducted and/or facilitated online.The 2018 IOCTA looks at the threats and trends with regard to four crime … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Annual Report on Counterfeit Seized Goods – 2017 Results 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 27 September 2018, the Commission presented its annual report on EU customs enforcement of intellectual property rights in 2017. The report contains statistical information about the detentions made under customs procedures and includes data on the description, quantities, and values of the goods; their provenance; the means of transport; and the type of intellectual property right (IPR) that may have been infringed. Read more
EU Counterfeiting & Piracy
Statistics on Card Fraud in 2016 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 26 September 2018, the ECB presented figures on card fraud in 2016. It is the fifth report of this kind. Read more
EU Non-Cash Means of Payment
Commission Takes Action Against Italy and the UK for Illegal VAT Practices 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
As a follow up to the Paradise Paper leaks, the Commission launched infringement proceedings against Italy and the United Kingdom on 8 November 2018. The proceedings concern VAT practices in the yacht and aircraft sectors that are not considered in line with EU rules. Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Council Adopts Directive Allowing Generalised Temporary Reversal of VAT Liability 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 20 December 2018, the Council adopted a Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. It concerns the temporary application of a generalised reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of goods and services above a certain threshold. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
Commission Urges Maltese Watchdog to Comply with EU’s AML Rules 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 8 November 2018, the Commission sent a formal opinion to the Maltese anti-money laundering supervisor (Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit − FIAU), in which it calls for compliance with the obligations under the 4th Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Directive. Read more
EU Money Laundering
Further Infringement Proceedings for Non-Transposition of 4th AML Directive 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The Commission is going ahead with infringement proceedings against Member States for not completely implementing the 4th Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Directive Read more
EU Money Laundering
New Regulation on Cash Controls 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 12 November 2018, Regulation (EU) 2018/1672 was published in the Official Journal of the EU (O.J. L 284/6). The Regulation introduces new rules for controls on cash entering or leaving the Union. It repeals Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005, which laid down the existing harmonized rules for the control of cash flow at the EU’s external borders and which has applied since 15 June 2007. Read more
EU Money Laundering
Spotlight New Directive on Criminalisation of Money Laundering 
16 January 2019 (updated 4 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2018
On 12 November 2018, Directive 2018/1673 on combating money laundering by criminal law was published in the Official Journal of the EU (O.J. L 284/22). The Directive aims at closing loopholes in the definition and sanctioning of money laundering across the European Union. Furthermore, the new legal framework facilitates judicial and police cooperation to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Read more
EU Money Laundering
ECA Presents 2017 Annual Report on EU Budget 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 4 October 2018, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) informed the public of its 2017 Annual Report. It forms the basis for the statement of assurance, which the ECA is required to provide to the European Parliament and the Council under Art. 287 TFEU. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Germany: Legislative Draft for Implementation of PIF Directive Tabled 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 11 October 2018, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection tabled a ministerial draft for the implementation of the PIF Directive into German law. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests