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Overview of the Latest DMA Developments : November 2025 – February 2026
This overview continues regular reports in eucrim on the current developments in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, the EU's legislative framework to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector regulating gatekeepers. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Legislation
Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight ECJ Clarifies Limits on Police Collection of Suspects' Biometrics
The ECJ ruled that a police authority may, in a criminal investigation, collect biometric data solely on the ground that that collection is strictly necessary. The ruling puts a stop to the practice of taking biometric data by law enforcement authorities in a routine way. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
AMLA Holds First Public Hearing to Advance the EU AML Single Rulebook
On 24 March 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) held its first public hearing to further develop the EU Anti-Money Laundering Single Rulebook into a robust, risk-based, and practical framework for all entities in the EU. The hearing provided stakeholders with an opportunity to speak … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
Money Laundering
AMLA Executive Board Now Fully Operational with Fifth Member Appointed
On 23 February 2026, the Council of the EU appointed Hennie Verbeek-Kusters as the fifth full-time member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), completing the governing body. The Executive Board is composed of the Chair and five full-time members, including the … Read more
EU
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
Money Laundering
Terrorism
AMLA Takes Over AML/CFT Powers from the EBA
On 31 December 2025, the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) powers in the financial sector were formally transferred to the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This marks a key milestone in the EU’s fight against financial crime. … Read more
EU
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
Money Laundering
Terrorism
AMLA Publishes First Single Programming Document for 2026–2028
On 4 February 2026, AMLA published its first Single Programming Document (SPD) for 2026–2028, setting out its work programme and strategic priorities as it builds towards full operational capacity.The SPD outlines AMLA’s objectives across three core deliverables: (1) completion of the Single Rulebook, … Read more
EU
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA)
Money Laundering
EPPO College Partial Renewal in 2026
On 11 February 2026, the Council appointed two new European Prosecutors to the EPPO: Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel Zeman for the Czech Republic. Jennifer Vanderputten has been European Delegated Prosecutor and EPPO's coordinator for the Brussels office. She is also a specialised lawyer … Read more
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Andrés Ritter Succeeds Laura Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor
This news item informs of the appointment and selection process of the new European Chief Prosecutor at the EPPO. The European Parliament and the Council agreed that German European Prosecutor Andrés Ritter will succeed Laura Kövesi whose mandate will end at the end of October 2026. Read more
EU
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Commission Presents New ProtectEU Counterterrorism Agenda
On 26 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new ProtectEU agenda to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism in the EU. The agenda aims to update the Union’s response to an evolving threat landscape, including online radicalisation, the growing involvement of minors, the misuse of new technologies, and increasing links between terrorism, organised crime, and hostile foreign interference. Read more
EU
Security Union
Terrorism
Operation Alice Exposes Fraudulent CSAM Platform
On 9 March 2026, a global operation led by German law enforcement authorities and supported by Europol targeted a major dark web network known as "Alice with Violence CP". Taking place from 9 to 19 March across 23 countries, the operation initially focused on the … Read more
EU
Europol
Cybercrime
Law Enforcement Cooperation
JIT to Focus on Deportation of Ukrainian Children
At the beginning of March 2026, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes in Ukraine, established in March 2022 (➝ eucrim 1/2024, pp. 8–9), had its mandate extended by another two years. The aim of the JIT is to facilitate … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
Organised Crime
Judicial Cooperation
Victim Protection
Overview of the Latest Developments Under the Digital Services Act: November 2025 - February 2026
This news item continues the reporting on the latest DSA developments by giving a chronological overview. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026. For overviews of previous developments → related links. Read more
EU
Digital Space Regulation
Entry/Exit System (EES) Fully Operational Since 10 April 2026
Since 10 April 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen Area. Following the completion of the phased rollout that began in October 2025 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the entries and exits of third-country nationals on … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Security Union
Schengen
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
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
EDPS Opinion on EPPO's and OLAF's Access to VAT Information
On 8 January 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his opinion on the legislative proposal to amend Regulation 904/2010, which would grant the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at … Read more
EU
OLAF
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Protection of Financial Interests
Tax Evasion
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
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
European Arrest Warrant