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EPPO College Partial Renewal in 2026
On 11 February 2026, the Council appointed two new European Prosecutors to the EPPO: Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel Zeman for the Czech Republic. Jennifer Vanderputten has been European Delegated Prosecutor and EPPO's coordinator for the Brussels office. She is also a specialised lawyer … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Andrés Ritter Succeeds Laura Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor
This news item informs of the appointment and selection process of the new European Chief Prosecutor at the EPPO. The European Parliament and the Council agreed that German European Prosecutor Andrés Ritter will succeed Laura Kövesi whose mandate will end at the end of October 2026. Read more
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Commission Presents New ProtectEU Counterterrorism Agenda
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new ProtectEU agenda to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism in the EU. The agenda aims to update the Union’s response to an evolving threat landscape, including online radicalisation, the growing involvement of minors, the misuse of new technologies, and increasing links between terrorism, organised crime, and hostile foreign interference. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Security Union
Terrorism
Operation Alice Exposes Fraudulent CSAM Platform
On 9 March 2026, a global operation led by German law enforcement authorities and supported by Europol targeted a major dark web network known as "Alice with Violence CP". Taking place from 9 to 19 March across 23 countries, the operation initially focused on the … Read more
EU
Europol
Cybercrime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
JIT to Focus on Deportation of Ukrainian Children
At the beginning of March 2026, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes in Ukraine, established in March 2022 (➝ eucrim 1/2024, pp. 8–9), had its mandate extended by another two years. The aim of the JIT is to facilitate … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
Organised Crime
Judicial Cooperation
Victim Protection
Overview of the Latest Developments Under the Digital Services Act: November 2025 - February 2026
This news item continues the reporting on the latest DSA developments by giving a chronological overview. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026. For overviews of previous developments → related links. Read more
EU
Digital Space Regulation
Entry/Exit System (EES) Fully Operational Since 10 April 2026
Since 10 April 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen Area. Following the completion of the phased rollout that began in October 2025 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the entries and exits of third-country nationals on … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Security Union
Schengen
CJEU: Judicial Statistics 2025
On 20 March 2026, the CJEU published its judicial statistics for the year 2025. It is confirmed that the Court operates at a very high level of activity while improving efficiency, particularly through reduced procedural duration and structural reforms. Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Europol Coordinates Largest Action Against Audio-Based Terrorist Propaganda
In response to the growing presence of terrorist content on audio-sharing platforms, Europol coordinated the largest Referral Action Day to date at the beginning of March 2026, targeting propaganda used by groups across the ideological spectrum, including jihadist and violent right-wing extremist networks. Read more
EU
Europol
Racism and Xenophobia
Terrorism
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Executive Director: Procedure and Timeline for the 2026 Appointment
On 17 February 2026, Europol published a vacancy notice for the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle (→eucrim 2/2022, 100), has held the office since 1 May 2018, with her mandate due to end on 1 May … Read more
EU
Europol
Course on AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law
UNESCO has launched a free online course on artificial intelligence and its use in judicial systems. The programme, entitled AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law, was developed together with the Saïd Business School, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Faculty of Law … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Procedural Safeguards
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview End of November 2025 – February 2026
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the protection of the EU’s financial interests, on the EU’s internal security policy, and on criminal law. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026 and follows up the overview in eucrim 2/2025, 114-118. Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
EU Expands Terrorist Sanctions to Leaders and Support Networks
On 26 February 2026, the Council strengthened the EU’s counterterrorism sanctions regime by expanding the scope of the EU terrorist list and updating its legal framework. Read more
EU
Terrorism
Europol Clarifies Role in Data Sharing and SIS Alerts
In response to a media article suggesting that information shared via Europol may have been linked to subsequent security measures (including entry bans) in the Schengen Information System (SIS) concerning former Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, Europol published a fact check on 20 … Read more
EU
Schengen
Ukraine conflict
Europol
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Data Protection
Spotlight Illicit Trafficking of Firearms: New Legislative Proposal
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a proposal for an EU Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences. The initiative proposes common definitions of criminal offences and penalties. It also includes a component on strengthening cross-border cooperation by National Firearms Focal Points. Read more
EU
Legislation
Europol
Customs Cooperation
JIT Points to Suspected Russian Intelligence Role in Parcel Fires
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT), set up and funded by Eurojust and supported by Europol, has exposed an operation involving self-igniting parcels. The team comprises authorities from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.The JIT deals with several incidents that were recorded … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Organised Crime
Judicial Cooperation