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Europol and OLAF Crack Down on Sanctions Evasion
In the framework of EMPACT, the EU strengthened law enforcement activities against sanctions evasion. Europol launched a new team within its European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to target the circumvention of sanctions following Russia's war against Ukraine. First successful results were achieved by a joint action against illicit vehicle exports to Russia. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Thomas Wahl
EU
Ukraine conflict
OLAF
Europol
Customs Cooperation
Law Enforcement Cooperation
JHA Council Discusses Internal Security Implications of Drones
At the Council meeting on 8 December 2025, the Home Affairs Ministers of EU Member States discussed common law enforcement measures to address the malicious use of drones. Possible EU actions could include better coordination of anti-drone activities, harmonisation of anti-drone systems standards, and … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Security Union
Europol
Frontex
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Outcomes of Operation LUDUS
On 27 November 2025, Europol provided an overview of the results of the operation codenamed LUDUS. LUDUS is an annual operation that focuses on preventing the distribution of fake and unsafe toys in the EU market. Between 2024 and 2025, more than 7.8 million counterfeit and dangerous toys have been seized by customs authorities. Read more
EU
OLAF
Europol
Counterfeiting & Piracy
Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Pirates 3” Targets Border Smuggling
On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; … Read more
EU
Europol
Frontex
Counterfeiting & Piracy
Organised Crime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
CJEU: New Website, Search Engine, and Web TV
At the beginning of 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union modernised its digital communication to enhance openness, transparency, and accessibility for both the general public and legal professionals. This initiative includes the launch of a fully redesigned website; an upgraded and more powerful search engine (InfoCuria); and a new audiovisual platform (CVRIA Web TV). Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Extradition for Nord Stream Pipeline Blast: EU Courts Have Ruled Differently on German EAWs
This news item summarises the proceedings in the Nord Stream extradition case complex where courts in Italy and Poland took different surrender decisions in summer/autumn 2025. The cases sparked a legal debate on fundamental issues of the EU's extradition scheme under the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
Commission Renewed Adequacy Decisions for Data Transfers to the UK
On 19 December 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed that the United Kingdom (UK) ensures an adequate level of data protection so that personal data can continue to be transferred to the UK as third country. Read more
EU
Judicial Cooperation
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Data Protection
EU Fines X €120 Million in First DSA Non-Compliance Decision
On 5 December 2025, the European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after concluding that the platform had breached several transparency duties under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is the first non-compliance decision adopted since the DSA entered into force. The Commission determined that X had violated three core obligations. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight New GRECO Paper: Whistleblower Protection in Law Enforcement
On 10 December 2025, GRECO published a new thematic paper that outlines GRECO’s findings on and approach to whistleblower protection within the context of its Fifth Evaluation Round. Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
THB and Labour Exploitation: Key Study Findings
In December 2025, the EU Anti-Trafficking Hub published a new study examining trafficking in human beings (THB) for the purpose of labour exploitation, drawing on examples from five EU countries. The study analyses how THB for labour exploitation is addressed across national systems, highlighting the complexity of existing legal frameworks and the persistent challenges in distinguishing trafficking from other forms of labour exploitation. Read more
EU
Illegal Employment
Trafficking in Human Beings
Victim Protection
OLAF Operational Work: September-December 2025
This news item highlights key cases that demonstrate OLAF's operational work between September and December 2025. It follows reports on operations supported by OLAF in the first seven months of 2025 (→eucrim 2/2025, 125-126), including the Office's cooperation with the EPPO. The following overview is in reverse chronological order. Read more
EU
OLAF
Cryptocurrency Fraud Infrastructure Dismantled
A large-scale international law enforcement operation, executed in two coordinated phases in October and November 2025, has dismantled the core infrastructure of a cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering network that processed more than €700 million in illicit funds. The operation was supported and coordinated at … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Cybercrime
Money Laundering
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Joint Declaration on Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling
On 10 December 2025, delegations from EU Member States and partner countries, as well as international organisations approved a Joint Declaration reaffirming their commitment to strengthen international cooperation against migrant smuggling. The Declaration sets out joint ways to tackle illegal migration and THB alongside three main pillars. Read more
EU
Trafficking in Human Beings
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight Frontex Report on Earth Observation for Border Management
At the beginning of December 2025, Frontex published a new report examining how Earth Observation (EO) technologies can support national authorities managing the EU’s external borders. It also deals with the use of EO technologies to monitor cross-border crime. Read more
EU
Frontex
Denmark Summarises EU Fight against Drug Trafficking
The Danish Council Presidency compiled a report that summarises the actions taken in view of the 2023 EU Roadmap to fight drug trafficking and organised crime. The rolling out of the roadmap came to an end in December 2025. Read more
EU
Organised Crime
“Autonomous and Open”: Cyprus’ Vision for EU Council Presidency
Under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus assumed the Council Presidency on 1 January 2026. This news item provides an overview of the Presidency's agenda with a focus on security issues. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council