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New Parliament-Commission Framework Agreement
On 11 March 2026, the European Parliament (EP) approved a revised Framework Agreement between the EP and the European Commission. The revision further develops an existing 2010 Agreement, reflecting more than a decade of institutional practice, and the evolution of the EP's role during that time. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Legislation
European Parliament
Commission
New Amending Europol Regulation In Force
On 22 December 2025, a new Regulation amending Europol's mandate was published in the EU's Official Journal. The Regulation strengthens Europol's support and enhances police cooperation in preventing and combatting migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Europol
Trafficking in Human Beings
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Tax Blacklist: Council Adds Two Additional Countries
Twice a year, the Council decides which countries and territories are to be blacklisted as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (for the last decision in October 2025 →eucrim 3/2025, 205-206).On 17 February 2026, the Council added two countries – the Turks and Caicos Islands … Read more
EU
Tax Evasion
CJEU Opens Door to Direct Challenges against EDPB Decisions
The ECJ has clarified the legal status of binding decisions adopted under the GDPR’s consistency mechanism, holding that decisions of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) that resolve disputes between national supervisory authorities constitute acts open to challenge before the EU Courts. In its 10 … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Data Protection
ECJ: Lifting of immunity for Puigdemont and His Associates Null and Void
On 5 February 2026, the ECJ annulled the EP's decisions waiving the immunity of Catalan politicians because the appointment of the rapporteur responsible for the requests for waiver of immunity contravened the requirement of impartiality. Read more
EU
European Parliament
ERA: Free EU Criminal Law Training Resources for Defence Lawyers
The Academy of European Law (ERA), together with partners, has released a set of free training materials aimed at strengthening defence lawyers’ capacity to handle cross-border criminal cases across Europe. The resources are openly accessible online and are part of the “European Criminal … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Procedural Safeguards
EDPB and EDPS Warn Against Weakening AI Act Safeguards
On 20 January 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted Joint Opinion 1/2026 on the Commission’s proposal for a Digital Omnibus on AI, which seeks to simplify the implementation of the AI Act. The proposal was tabled … Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Data Protection
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
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
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
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