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Overview of the Latest Developments Regarding the Digital Services Act - September to October 2024 
12 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
This news item continues the reporting on the latest developments concerning the DSA in the form of a chronological overview. It follows the overview in eucrim 2/2024, 91-92. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
Council of Europe Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence in Prisons and Probation 
11 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 9 October 2024, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers issued a new Recommendation regarding the ethical and organisational aspects of the use of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies by prison and probation services. It stresses, for instance, that prison and probation services use AI and related digital technologies legitimately and proportionately and only if they contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders. Read more
Council of Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights Issues
Spotlight ECJ Strengthens Legal Professional Privilege in the Exchange of Tax Information 
11 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 26 September 2024, the ECJ handed down an important judgment on the extent of the protection of the confidentiality of lawyer-client communication in the cross-border exchange of information on tax matters. The ECJ ruled that the Luxembourgish legislation under which advice and representation by a lawyer in tax matters do not enjoy the strengthened protection of communications between lawyers and their clients is incompatible with Art. 7 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. Read more
Fundamental Rights Tax Evasion Procedural Safeguards
Fake Investment Platforms Dismantled 
11 November 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
At the end of October 2024, a joint investigation team investigating a large-scale online investment scam involving players in Germany, Serbia, and Cyprus led to the seizure of computer equipment, hard drives, mobile phones, and digital data as well as the arrest of a suspect … Read more
EU Eurojust
Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions: Antigua and Barbuda No Longer Blacklisted 
8 November 2024 (updated 9 months, 4 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 8 October 2024, the Council has removed Antigua and Barbuda from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, reducing the list to 11 jurisdictions: American Samoa, Anguilla, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Russia, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, the US Virgin Islands, and … Read more
EU Council Tax Evasion
CJEU: Recent Rulings on EU's Restrictive Measures against Russia 
7 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In September/October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued several judgments on the interpretation of the EU’s legal regime of restrictive measures in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. This overview summarises these judgments in reverse chronological order. Read more
Ukraine conflict Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Programme of the Hungarian Council Presidency 
5 November 2024 (updated 2 years ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
This news item summarises the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs. Hungary assumed the Presidency on 1 July 2024; it lasts until 31 December 2024. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview July – September 2024 
5 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact of the invasion on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It covers the period from July to September 2024. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict
Spotlight AG Gives Opinion on Judicial Review of EPPO's Procedural Acts 
4 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
On 4 October 2024, Advocate-General Anthony Michael Collins delivered his opinion in case C-292/23 (European Public Prosecutor’s Office v I.R.O., F.J.L.R.). It is the second case before the ECJ that concerns the interpretation of Regulation 2017/1939 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Spotlight Recast of Financial Regulation in Force 
4 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
Since 30 September 2024, the revised Financial Regulation applies. It lays down the principles and procedures governing the establishment, implementation and control of the EU budget. The revision aligns the rules with the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
EPPO’s Operational Activities: July - September 2024 
4 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2024
This news item provides an overview of the EPPO's main operational activities from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024. It continues the periodic reports of recent issues Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
European Judicial Organised Crime Network Launched 
4 November 2024 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
Figures show that 76% of criminal groups in the EU are active in two to seven countries. Their profits from illicit activities are estimated at around €139 billion annually. To enhance the fight against organised crime, a new network was launched at the beginning of … Read more
EU Eurojust Organised Crime
New Swiss Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust 
4 November 2024 (updated 2 years ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 2 September 2024, Mr Philip Schotland took up his duties as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust. Prior to taking on this position, Mr Schotland served as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor (since July 2022). Before that, he was a public prosecutor in Basel-City, … Read more
EU Eurojust
Spotlight First Periodic Review of the EU–US Data Privacy Framework 
31 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2024
On 9 October 2024, the European Commission released a detailed report evaluating the first periodic review of the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The review aimed to assess the implementation and operational effectiveness of the framework, which governs the protection of personal data transferred from the European Union to organisations in the United States since one year. Read more
EU Data Protection
ECJ: Limiting the Interest Deduction for an Intra-group Loan Is Compatible with EU Law 
31 October 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 4 October 2024, the ECJ ruled on the Dutch law which refuses to deduct tax on interests paid for reasons of abusive tax practices. The ECJ found that the Dutch concept is compatible with EU law if the interest paid is not at arm's length. Read more
EU Tax Evasion
ECA: Achievements of Recovery and Resilience Facility at Risk 
31 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In a special report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) warned that EU Member States might not be able to draw down or absorb the funds in time and complete their planned measures before the RRF expires in August 2026. As a result, the expected economic and social benefits might not be achieved. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests