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Frontex Annual Risk Analysis 2024/2025 
3 September 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
In its Annual Risk Analysis for the years 2024/2025 (released on 18 July 2024), Frontex looks at the evolving risks and challenges at the EU's external borders. The report is intended to serve as a strategic guide for policymakers, operational leaders, and partners both inside … Read more
EU Frontex
EUIs Using Generative AI Systems: EDPS Guidelines 
3 September 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 3 June 2024, the EDPS published guidelines on generative Artificial Intelligence and personal data for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The guidelines will help EUIs comply with the data protection obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 if they use or develop generative AI tools. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
ECJ Ruled on Right to Trial Participation via Videoconference 
3 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
The ECJ ruled on 4 July 2024 that Art. 8(1) of Directive 2016/343 does not preclude an accused person from participating in his or her trial by videoconference if he or she expressly requests to do so, provided that all necessary safeguards are in place to ensure that the trial remains fair. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Procedural Safeguards
DMA: Bytedance (TikTok) Remains a Gatekeeper 
2 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
In the case of Bytedance (TikTok) v. Commission (Case T‑1077/23), the General Court (GC) dismissed the action brought by Bytedance, the company behind TikTok, challenging the European Commission's decision to designate it a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Read more
Legislation Digital Space Regulation Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Overview of the Latest Developments Regarding the Digital Services Act (April-September 2024) 
2 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 5 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2024
This news item continues the reporting on the latest developments concerning the Digital Services Act (the EU's landmark legislation for a safer, more transparent online environment) in the form of a chronological overview. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation Data Protection
GDPR in Practice: Experiences of Data Protection Authorities 
15 August 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
On 24 June 2024, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published a report looking at the experiences - in practice - of data protection authorities (DPAs) with the General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR). It comes in response to a request from the European Commission … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Data Protection
Berlin Regional Court’s EncroChat Battle – Third Round 
14 August 2024 (updated 6 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In an order of 4 July 2024, the ECJ dealt with procedural effects of the EncroChat case. The reference for preliminary ruling (Case C-288/24, M.R. v Staatsanwaltschaft Berlin or “Stegmon”) only indirectly concerns the criminal investigations related to EncroChat. The question … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) European Investigation Order Law Enforcement Cooperation
EPPO’s Operational Activities: April - June 2024 
14 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
This news item provides an overview of the EPPO's main operational activities from 1 April to 31 June 2024. It continues the periodic reports of previous issues → eucrim 6 May 2024 // preprint issue 1/2024 and is in reverse chronological order. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Eurostat Statistics on Prisons in 2022 
13 August 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
On 29 April 2024, Eurostat published statistics on prisoners and prison occupancy in 2022. According to the publication, there were 483,593 prisoners in the EU in 2022. This is equivalent to 108 prisoners per 100,000 people. In 2021, the prisoner rate was 106 prisoners … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Attempt for Second Reference for Preliminary Ruling in EncroChat Case 
13 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
The Regional Court of Berlin lodged a second reference for preliminary ruling to the ECJ, seeking clarifications on the legitimacy of an operation against the encrypted network EncroChat, notably as regards possible breaches of the rules of the European Investigation Order Directive. Read more
European Investigation Order Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight ECJ Ruled in EncroChat Case 
12 August 2024 (updated 6 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
This news item features a summary and comment on the impact of the ECJ’s ruling in the EncroChat case. It is contended that the judgment leaves room for manoeuvre in that evidence obtained by a live French police hack of encrypted devices may be banned in German criminal proceedings. Read more
EU Organised Crime European Investigation Order Law Enforcement Cooperation Procedural Safeguards
Spotlight New EU Rules on Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law 
12 August 2024 (updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
On 30 April 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/1203 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the protection of the environment through criminal law was published in the Official Journal of the EU. The Directive establishes updated minimum EU-wide standards for the definition of environmental criminal offences and penalties, replacing the previous 2008 legislation. Read more
EU Legislation Environmental Crime
Spotlight New Report on Encryption by EU Innovation Hub 
9 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
At the beginning of June 2024, the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security published its first Report on Encryption. The report analyses the topic of encryption from legislative, technical, and developmental points of view. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Space Regulation Europol Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
Overview of Convictions in EPPO Cases: April - June 2024 
9 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
The following overview highlights court verdicts and alternative resolutions in EPPO cases. It breaks down the EPPO's news reports from April to June 2024 and continues the overview published in → eucrim 6 May 2024 // preprint issue 1/2024. The overview is in reverse … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
New Pact on Migration and Asylum 
9 August 2024 (updated 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2024
After three years of hard and complex negotiations, the European Parliament and the Council formally adopted the new Pact on Migration and Asylum in May 2024. It is one of the most important EU legislations in the area of home affairs in the recent years and follows a holistic approach: introducing a new legislative framework on migration and asylum while supporting Member States through operational and targeted actions. Read more
EU Legislation Frontex
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview February – June 2024 
9 August 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2024
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. The overview covers the period from the beginning of February 2024 to the end of June 2024. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Ukraine conflict Protection of Financial Interests