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ECJ: Court of Last Instance Must Justify Refusal to Refer
On 24 March 2026, the ECJ ruled in the Remling case (C-767/23) that a national court of last instance must always provide reasons for refusing to refer questions to the Court of Justice of the EU for a preliminary ruling. Even if such … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Europol Report Highlights Shift in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking
On 27 January 2026, Europol published a report entitled "Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi". The report analyses the evolving tactics used by criminal networks to traffic cocaine into Europe via maritime routes. Setting the scene: The expansion of coca cultivation and increased efficiency … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Europol
Organised Crime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Frontex and EUAA Sign New Working Arrangement
On 22 January 2026, Frontex and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) signed a new Working Arrangement to support Member States by providing technical and operational assistance in the areas of migration, return, asylum, and reception. Read more
EU
Frontex
Slovak Whistle-Blower Legislation Sparks Concerns at EPPO
On 16 December 2025, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission expressing concerns over amendments to the Slovak law on whistle-blower protection. The amendments had just been proposed by the government of the Slovak Republic and were scheduled to be adopted … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Two Years of the Digital Services Act
Online platforms in the EU reversed nearly 50 million content moderation decisions following user appeals. This is one of the achievements reported by the Commission on 17 February 2026, two years after the applicability of the EU's Digital Services Act. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Digital Space Regulation
Assessing Fundamental Rights Risks in High-Risk AI Systems
A new report by the FRA assessed how the EU AI Act can be used to ensure effective protection of fundamental rights. The FRA examined the challenges associated with the use of AI in critical domains, including education, employment, migration, law enforcement, and public (social) benefits. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU-India Strategic Agenda
The EU-India strategic agenda, endorsed on 27 January 2026, includes commitments to a number of projects designed to significantly deepen and broaden cooperation between the two partners in the fields of justice and home affairs in the coming years. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Commission Proposes Reform of the Cybersecurity Act
On 20 January 2026, the European Commission presented a new cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening the European Union’s resilience against cyber threats. The initiative included a proposal for a revised Cybersecurity Act that would repeal and replace Regulation (EU) 2019/881 and significantly expand the EU’s cybersecurity governance framework. Read more
EU
Legislation
Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight ECJ: EIO Can Be Issued Instead of EAW
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in Case C-325/24 (Bissilli), the ECJ ruled that a European Investigation Order (EIO) can be issued for the temporary transfer or for a videoconference hearing of an accused person held in custody abroad, if the EIO has an evidential objective and is necessary for the purpose of gathering evidence. The judges in Luxembourg also clarified the relationship between the various refusal grounds set out in Directive 2014/41. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
European Investigation Order
Judicial Cooperation
AG Opinion: Refusal of EAW in Case of Disproportionate Sentence
In his Opinion in Case C-583/24 (Tagu) released on 22 January 2026, Advocate General (AG) Richard de la Tour addressed the question of whether the threat of enforcement of a manifestly disproportionate custodial sentence can prevent surrender on the basis of a European arrest warrant (EAW). Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
European Arrest Warrant
ECJ: Indiscriminate Collection and Unlimited Storage of Biometric and Genetic Data Permissible
On 20 November 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in case C-57/23 ("Policejní prezidium") that the indiscriminate collection and indefinite storage of biometric and genetic data of individuals is permissible, provided that there is an absolute necessity and regular review is guaranteed. Read more
EU
Data Protection
ECJ Strengthened Data Protection on Online Marketplaces
On 2 December 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in Case C-492/23 (Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press) that the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for processing the personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform. Read more
EU
Data Protection
GRECO's Recent Compliance Reports
This news item provides an overview of GRECO compliance reports published in recent months with regard to the follow-up of the 4th and 5th evaluation round. The reports scrutinised GRECO member states' efforts to prevent corruption and promote integrity, firstly among members of parliament, judges and prosecutors (4th round) and secondly in central government and law enforcement agencies (5th round). Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
EU Council Moves Ahead on Data Sharing for US Border Purposes
On 16 December 2025, the Council adopted a Decision formally opening the way for negotiations on a comprehensive framework agreement between the EU and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications related to border procedures and visa applications. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Council
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Data Protection
ECJ Reprimands Polish Constitutional Court and Denies its Independence
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in infringement proceedings C-448/23 brought by the European Commission against Poland, the ECJ's Grand Chamber postulate that national constitutional courts cannot override the primacy of EU law either by invoking their respective constitutional identity or by means of ultra vires review. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Europol Report on the Impact of Robotics and Unmanned Systems on Law Enforcement
On 8 December 2025, Europol’s Innovation Lab published a report providing an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems may reshape society, criminal activity, and law enforcement. Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Europol
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation