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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
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
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
Thomas Wahl
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
New Regulation Speeds Up Handling of Cross-Border GDPR Complaints
On 26 November 2025, the European Parliament and the Council finally adopted a new Regulation laying down additional procedural rules on the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Regulation (Regulation 2026/2518) was published in the Official Journal L, 2025/2518 of 12.12.2025. … Read more
EU
Legislation
Data Protection
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
Cross-Border Crime: Europol and Argentina Sign Working Arrangement
On 1 December 2025, Europol and the Republic of Argentina signed a Working Arrangement to enhance cooperation in combating cross-border crime.The arrangement establishes a structured legal framework for collaboration and the exchange of non-personal information between Europol and Argentine law enforcement authorities. It is … Read more
EU
Europol
Spotlight Fight against Drugs: Commission Presents New Drugs Strategy and New Legislation against Precursors
On 4 December 2026, the Commission presented a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. The initiatives form part of the ProtectEU – European Internal Security Strategy and set out a comprehensive response to the security, health, social, and environmental challenges linked to illicit drugs. Read more
EU
Legislation
Commission
Organised Crime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
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
Commission Launches AI Act Whistleblower Tool
At the end of November 2025, the European Commission launched a dedicated whistleblower tool to support the enforcement of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The secure reporting channel was set up within the European AI Office, the Commission’s centre of expertise for AI governance, and … Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Commission
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