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Eurojust Mandate for Core International Crimes
On 1 June 2022, an amendment to the Eurojust Regulation entered into force, which enables the Agency to to collect, preserve, and share evidence on war crimes. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
One Year in Action: EPPO Requests Increase of Fraud Detection
On 1 June 2022, the EPPO presented updated figures on its operations since the official operational start one year ago. The body also pointed out to tangible improvements and current key challenges. Laura Kövesi, the European Chief Prosecutor proposed the creation of an elite corps of fraud investigators who could work transnationally within the EPPO. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
EPPO
Convictions in EPPO Cases: April – July 2022
After having assumed its operational tasks in June 2021, the EPPO recently reported on the first convictions in EPPO cases in several EU countries. This news item gives an overview of these verdicts. Read more
EU
EPPO
EPPO: Operational Activities – Reports from April to July 2022
This news item continues the regular overview of EPPO’s operational activities in the past months. It reports on the activities from April to July 2022. Read more
EU
EPPO
Cooperation between EPPO and Italian FIU
On 8 June 2022, the EPPO established the first formal cooperation arrangement with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of a Member State. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Italian FIU. Read more
EU
EPPO
Operation Dismantles Criminal Organisation Trading Illicit Refrigerant Gases
One of OLAF’s operational priorities is the fight against the illegal trade in refrigerant gases (also called F-gases or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)), which are heavily regulated in the EU due to their major potential impact on the environment (→ eucrim 3/2021, 143-144). On 30 June … Read more
EU
OLAF
Environmental Crime
Operation Lake VI
On 24 June 2022, European law enforcement authorities reported on the results of the sixth edition of “Operation Lake”, which was carried out between November 2021 and June 2022. This annual operation targets the smuggling of the protected European glass eel. Europol, OLAF, the … Read more
EU
OLAF
Europol
Environmental Crime
OLAF Activity Report 2021: Record Sum Recommended for Recovery
On 8 June 2022, OLAF published its annual activity report. OLAF recommended the recovery of over €527 million to the EU budget – around €234 million more than in 2020 and over € million more than in 2019. The report also includes new fraud trends detected in 2021 in a number of areas and OLAF’s contribution to ensure the EU’s green transition. Read more
EU
OLAF
Council Conclusions on Combating Terrorism
On 9 June 2022, the JHA Council adopted conclusions on the achievements and next steps in protecting Europeans from terrorism. Combatting terrorism, especially with regard to the return of foreign terrorist fighters and the detection of terrorist individuals in the Schengen area, was one … Read more
EU
Council
Terrorism
Commission Guidelines on Extradition to Third Countries
On 7 June 2022, the Commission presented guidelines on extradition to third countries. The guidelines include practical guidance regarding the extradition of EU citizens to third countries after the CJEU's Petruhhin judgment and advice on handling unfounded/abusive extradition requests, such as politically motivated Interpol Red Notices. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
Judicial Cooperation
Justice and Home Affairs Ministers Agree on Approaches to Several Legislative Dossiers
At their meeting on 9/10 June 2022, the Justice and Home Affairs Ministers of the EU Member States agreed on their positions on several legislative proposals that are in the pipeline in the area of freedom, security and justice. In detail, the agreements concern: … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Legislation
Council
Commission Progress Report on Security Strategy Focuses on Threats from Russia’s War
On 25 May 2022, the Commission presented its fourth progress report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy. It is the first one from progress reports published at regular intervals that takes into account the threats to EU internal safety and security resulting from the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more
EU
Security Union
Ukraine conflict
EP: EU Needs Strong Auditing and Monitoring Mechanism for Recovery and Resilience Facility
On 23 June 2022, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The resolution aimed to provide EP’s input to a review process regarding the progress of the RRF implementation. Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
MEPs Dissatisfied with Progress in Rule-of-Law Procedures against Poland and Hungary
In a resolution of 5 May 2022, the European Parliament (EP) reiterated its dissatisfaction with the progress of the ongoing Article 7 TEU procedures against Poland and Hungary. The resolution – adopted with 426 to 133 votes (and 37 abstentions) – calls on the … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
CJEU Clarified Duplication of Punitive Administrative Proceedings in Competition Law
On 22 March, the CJEU (Grand Chamber) delivered two important judgments on the duplication of proceedings and penalties of a criminal nature in competition law. The Court specified the protection against double jeopardy provided in Art. 50 CFR. It clarified that the ne bis in idem guarantee has limits and is not absolute. In essence, criteria for the duplication of punitive proceedings developed in 2018 rulings are applied in competition law cases. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Ne bis in idem
Spotlight ECBA Requests Mutual Recognition of Certain Extradition Decisions in Favour of Individual
In June 2022, the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) published a statement on mutual recognition of extradition decisions. The statement deals with the situation that individuals have currently no means or legal remedies to successfully and effectively challenge Interpol Red Notices or alerts in … Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
Judicial Cooperation
Ne bis in idem