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DSA: Publication of the Transparency Reports for VLOPs and VLOSEs
As part of their transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), designated Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Online Search Engines have published their first transparency reports. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Legislation
Cooperation between EU and UN in Fight against Corruption
The EU and the UN have fostered their collaboration in the fight against corruption. On 5 October 2023, the second EU-UNODC Anti-Corruption Dialogue was held in Vienna. On 13/14 November 2023, the review for the implementation of the UNCAC in the EU was continued by an evaluation visit coordinated by UNODC. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Corruption
ECA: Commission's Financial Management and Performance Report too Positive
According to a review report, the Commission does not share the same conclusion as the ECA does on specific expenditure areas. Estimates as regards the error rate considerably diverge between the two EU bodies. Read more
EU
Commission
Protection of Financial Interests
ECA: Increased Error Rate in EU's 2022 Spending
The EU's spending in 2022 amounted to €196 billion, which was marked by a significant increase in the level of error, which is why two thirds of the audited expenditure must be considered high-risk. This is one of the main findings in the European Court of Auditors' (ECA) annual reports on the implementation of the EU budget. Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
ECA: Overall Performance of EU's Recovery Fund Cannot Be Measured
In a special report of October 2023, the ECA concluded that the monitoring elements of the RRF are insufficient for measuring the overall performance, i.e. it is unclear to which extent the goals of the fund, such as making European economy greener and more resilient, were achieved. In addition problems of data quality and weaknesses in the reporting system were observed. Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
Report on Impact of E-evidence Package on Switzerland
In a report of 24 October 2023, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice examined the impact of the EU e-evidence package on service providers based in Switzerland and on mutual legal assistance between Switzerland and the EU/EU Member States. Read more
EU
e-Evidence
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Report "The Second Quantum Revolution"
A Europol report released on 23 October 2023 provides insights on how quantum computing and quantum technologies can help law enforcement and how malicious actors can use these technical advancements. The report makes five key recommendations to law enforcement authorities. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Europol
Data Protection
European Commission Work Programme 2024
On 17 October 2023, the European Commission adopted its Work Programme for the year 2024. The Work Programme builds on the priorities announced in the State of the Union address of 13 September 2023. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Commission
Council Conclusions on Digital Empowerment
On 20 October 2023, the JHA Council adopted conclusions on digital empowerment to protect and enforce fundamental rights in the digital age. They highlight the importance of ensuring that fundamental rights of citizens are preserved and protected in an increasingly digitalised world. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
Commission Encourages Member States to Reduce Internal Border Controls
On 23 November 2023, the Commission released several documents which aim to foster cooperation between the Member States of the Schengen area. The Commission makes several recommendation on how Member States can avoid long-lasting internal border controls in order to react to threats to internal security and public policy. Read more
EU
Schengen
MEPs Discussed Consequences from "Cyprus Confidential"
In light of the latest revelations on money laundering and evasion of sanctions against Russia in Cyprus, MEPs discussed counter-measures together with representatives from the Council n and the Commission in a hearing on 22 November 2023. Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Corruption
Money Laundering
ECJ: Belgium Must Improve the Law on the Indirect Exercise of Data Subjects’ Rights under LED
On 16 November 2023, the ECJ delivered a judgment on the interpretation of the right of indirect access to personal data as foreseen in Art. 17 of Directive 2016/680 known as the Law Enforcement (Data Protection) Directive (LED). Read more
EU
Data Protection
EPPO Signs Working Arrangement with Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 21 November 2023, the EPPO and the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina (POBiH) signed a working arrangement (WA). The purpose of the WA is to facilitate judicial cooperation in criminal matters and exchange of operational information between the parties. It also lays down … Read more
EU
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
ECtHR: New rule on Highly Sensitive Documents
On 30 October 2023, a new version of the Rules of Court, introducing Rule 44F on treatment of highly sensitive documents, entered into force. Rule 33 § 1 on public character of documents was amended accordingly. The purpose of the new rule is to … Read more
Dr. András Csúri
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
ECtHR: Reform of Rule on Interim Measures
On 26 June and 6 November 2023, in the context of wider procedural reforms, the ECtHR, sitting in for the Plenary Court (assembly of all ECtHR judges), adopted several decisions clarifying and codifying its existing practice relating to interim measures. Under the ECHR system, … Read more
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
Poland before CJEU for Failure of Transposition of Access to Lawyer Directive
On 16 November 2023, the Commission decided to refer Poland to the CJEU for failure to communicate the measures transposing into national legislation Directive 2013/48/EU on the right of access to a lawyer and to communicate upon arrest. The Commission has mainly blamed Poland for … Read more
EU
Procedural Safeguards