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CJEU: Judicial Statistics 2025
On 20 March 2026, the CJEU published its judicial statistics for the year 2025. It is confirmed that the Court operates at a very high level of activity while improving efficiency, particularly through reduced procedural duration and structural reforms. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
ECJ: Execution of EAW if Offence Was Committed Also in the Territory of Executing State
In its judgment of 12 February 2026 in Case C-712/25 PPU (Rastoshev), the ECJ ruled that the executing authorities cannot automatically refuse the execution of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) if the offence has been committed in whole or in part in the territory of the executing Member State. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
European Arrest Warrant
Europol Report Outlines Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Institutions
On 21 January 2026, Europol and its partners published a joint report entitled "Prioritising Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Activities in Financial Services". The report offers financial institutions a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This involves using encryption methods that … Read more
EU
Europol
Cybercrime
Protection of Financial Interests
Data Protection
Europol Coordinates Largest Action Against Audio-Based Terrorist Propaganda
In response to the growing presence of terrorist content on audio-sharing platforms, Europol coordinated the largest Referral Action Day to date at the beginning of March 2026, targeting propaganda used by groups across the ideological spectrum, including jihadist and violent right-wing extremist networks. Read more
EU
Europol
Racism and Xenophobia
Terrorism
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Executive Director: Procedure and Timeline for the 2026 Appointment
On 17 February 2026, Europol published a vacancy notice for the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle (→eucrim 2/2022, 100), has held the office since 1 May 2018, with her mandate due to end on 1 May … Read more
EU
Europol
Course on AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law
UNESCO has launched a free online course on artificial intelligence and its use in judicial systems. The programme, entitled AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law, was developed together with the Saïd Business School, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Faculty of Law … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Rule of Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Procedural Safeguards
ECBA: Recommendations for Reform of INTERPOL's Systems
In February 2026, the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) released a report that made several proposals for improvements of operation of INTERPOL’s data processing and oversight mechanisms. Read more
EU
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Commission Unveils Maritime and Ports Strategies
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a new EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and an EU Ports Strategy aimed at strengthening competitiveness, sustainability, and security across the maritime sector.The Industrial Maritime Strategy focuses on reinforcing Europe’s global leadership in shipbuilding and shipping through … Read more
EU
Organised Crime
Customs Cooperation
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview End of November 2025 – February 2026
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the protection of the EU’s financial interests, on the EU’s internal security policy, and on criminal law. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026 and follows up the overview in eucrim 2/2025, 114-118. Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
EU Expands Terrorist Sanctions to Leaders and Support Networks
On 26 February 2026, the Council strengthened the EU’s counterterrorism sanctions regime by expanding the scope of the EU terrorist list and updating its legal framework. Read more
EU
Terrorism
Spotlight MONEYVAL: Sixth-Round Mutual Evaluation Report on Latvia
On 19 February 2026, MONEYVAL published its sixth-round mutual evaluation report on Latvia. This is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round that started in 2024). It is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round, which started in 2024. Read more
Council of Europe
Successful Crackdown on Pharmaceutical Crime (Operation SHIELD VI)
On 25 February 2026, OLAF and Europol informed of the results of the joint law enforcement operation SHIELD VI. Now in its sixth year, this operation resulted in the prosecution of over 3,350 individuals, and the seizure of illicit medicines and doping substances worth … Read more
EU
OLAF
Europol
Counterfeiting & Piracy
Organised Crime
Customs Cooperation
Judicial Cooperation
Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU and Brazil Mutually Recognise Data Protection Standards
On 26 and 27 January 2026, the European Commission and Brazil adopted corresponding adequacy decisions, respectively, allowing personal data to be transferred between Brazil and the EU for business, administrative and research purposes without additional safeguards. Read more
EU
Data Protection
Europol Clarifies Role in Data Sharing and SIS Alerts
In response to a media article suggesting that information shared via Europol may have been linked to subsequent security measures (including entry bans) in the Schengen Information System (SIS) concerning former Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, Europol published a fact check on 20 … Read more
EU
Schengen
Ukraine conflict
Europol
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Data Protection
Spotlight Illicit Trafficking of Firearms: New Legislative Proposal
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a proposal for an EU Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences. The initiative proposes common definitions of criminal offences and penalties. It also includes a component on strengthening cross-border cooperation by National Firearms Focal Points. Read more
EU
Legislation
Europol
Customs Cooperation
JIT Points to Suspected Russian Intelligence Role in Parcel Fires
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT), set up and funded by Eurojust and supported by Europol, has exposed an operation involving self-igniting parcels. The team comprises authorities from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.The JIT deals with several incidents that were recorded … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Organised Crime
Judicial Cooperation