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MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Romania 
29 January 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 18 July 2023, MONEYVAL published its fifth round evaluation report on Romania with the following key findings. In general, the report found that Romania has taken a number of actions to strengthen its legal and institutional AML/CTF framework since the country’s last evaluation in 2014; however, these efforts only show moderate levels of effectiveness in all areas but international cooperation. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
MONEYVAL: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on North Macedonia 
29 January 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 12 July 2023, MONEYVAL published the fifth round mutual evaluation report on North Macedonia. It calls for improvements particularly in the investigation and prosecution of money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) as well as the financing of proliferation (FP). According to the report, North Macedonia has strengthened its legal framework since the last mutual evaluation and laid the foundation for a sound regime to tackle ML and TF. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
MONEYVAL: Typologies Report on ML and TF Risks in the World of Virtual Assets 
29 January 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 6 July 2023, MONEYVAL published a report on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks in the world of virtual assets (VA) and their service providers (VASP) in MONEYVAL members states and territories. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
MONEYVAL Annual Report for 2022 
29 January 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 20 June 2023, Moneyval published its annual report for 2022. The report assesses the compliance of the 33 member states and territories (subject to the Committee’s monitoring as of 31 December 2022) with international standards and developments to combat money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (ML/CFT) in their legal and institutional frameworks. Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering Terrorism
New Regulation for Cybersecurity of EU Institutions 
23 January 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
The new Cybersecurity Regulation laying down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies of the Union entered into force on 7 January 2024. The new legal framework follows the Commission's proposal for the Cybersecurity Regulation in March … Read more
EU Legislation Cybercrime
EPPO’s Operational Activities: October – mid-November 2023 
23 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
This news item provides an overview of EPPO's main operational activities from 1 October to 15 November 2023. It continues the periodic reports of the last issues (→ eucrim 2/2023, 124-128) and is in reverse chronological order.15 November 2023: Within the framework of … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
First Formal Proceedings Launched by Commission under DSA: X Under Investigation 
18 January 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2023
The Commission has opened its first formal proceedings under the DSA to assess whether X may have breached the act in areas related to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers. Read more
EU Commission Data Protection
Spotlight AI Act: Parliament and Council Reach Provisional Agreement on World's First AI Rules 
18 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
After three days of intense negotiations, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. This legislation aims to ensure the safety of AI systems on the European market, respect for fundamental rights, and stimulate investment and innovation in AI in Europe. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation Council European Parliament
Operation NOXIA: Successful Cooperation between Asia and Europe 
17 January 2024 (updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2023
On 16 October 2023, OLAF informed of the results of Operation NOXIA that brought together European and Asian partners. The Operation targeted deep-sea containers in EU and Asian ports in a bid to prevent dangerous substances from being smuggled. It was part of ASEM (Asia-Europe … Read more
EU OLAF
Operation Opson XII: 8000 Tonnes of Illicit Food and Beverages Seized 
16 January 2024 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2023
On 10 October 2023, OLAF and Europol informed of the results from the twelfth consecutive operation OPSON, which was carried out between December 2022 and May 2023. Operation OPSON targets counterfeit and substandard food and beverages. Targeted actions coordinated by OLAF led to the seizure of 6 million litres of counterfeit, substandard or contraband alcoholic beverages. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy
2023 Report on Application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU 
15 January 2024 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
On 4 December 2023, the Commission published the 2023 annual report on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It gives an overview of the relevant legal EU framework in place by describing recent developments (2020-2023) and presents both achievements and challenges in the EU Member States. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Commission
EP Resolution on Frontex Fact-Finding Investigation 
15 January 2024
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
In a resolution, MEPs highlight the need for a well-functioning European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to help member states manage the EU’s external borders. Read more
EU Frontex
Belgian Presidency Starts Term 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 3 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
Since 1 January 2024, the Presidency of the Council of the EU has been held by Belgium. Under the theme “Protect, Strengthen, Prepare”, the programme of the Belgian Presidency focuses on the following six thematic areas:Defending rule of law, democracy, and unityStrengthening the … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
Résumé of Spanish Council Presidency 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
On 31 December 2023, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU came to an end. Four priorities were set out under its six-month programme to focus efforts on:Promoting the reindustrialisation of the EU and its strategic autonomy;Advancing the green transition;Achieving … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
EJN New Website Launched 
15 January 2024 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2023
On 11 December 2024, the EJN launched a new version of its website. Next to updates of the Atlas and Compendium, the website features a new section dedicated to its cooperation with partners, judicial networks, and non-EU countries. Users can now also find information … Read more
EU European Judicial Network (EJN) Judicial Cooperation
ECJ: Fear of Misuse of Personal Data after Cyberattack Constitutes Non-Material Damage 
15 January 2024
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2023
On 14 December 2023, the ECJ delivered its judgment in Case C-340/21 (Natsionalna agentsia za prihodite) in which it clarifies the conditions for compensation for non-material damage resulting from a cyberattack pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Cybercrime Data Protection