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Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join Schengen
Following a decision by the Council on 12 December 2024, Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025. Internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania are lifted. As of 1 January 2025, citizens enjoy unrestricted land travel between … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Schengen
New European Commission Takes Office
This news item summarises the main priorities of the newly formed European Commission, including the responsibilities of the Commissioners responsible for justice and home affairs and anti-fraud matters. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Commission
Europol Intensifies Cooperation with Chile
In November 2024, Europol and Chile signed two legal instruments that put in practice a Working Arrangement that is in force since May 2021. On the basis of this Working Arrangement, the two parties were able to sign a Liaison Officer Agreement and a Memorandum … Read more
EU
Europol
Sixth SIRIUS Report
At the end of November 2024, Eurojust, Europol, and the European Judicial Network (EJN) published the 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union (EU) Electronic Evidence Situation Report. The report provides an overview of the electronic evidence landscape in the EU from the perspective of law enforcement, the judiciary, and service providers. Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
European Judicial Network (EJN)
e-Evidence
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Signs Working Arrangement with Singapore
On 28 November 2024, Europol and the law enforcement authorities of Singapore signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen their cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime and terrorism. This Working Arrangement paves the way for further negotiations on related implementing agreements, such as a SIENA … Read more
EU
Europol
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview October – November 2024
This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It includes the European Council conclusions reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s continued aggression and the new legal framework establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism. Read more
Thomas Wahl
Council of Europe
Ukraine conflict
GRECO's President Statement to Mark International Anti-Corruption Day
On occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, held every year on 9 December, the President of GRECO, Marin Mrčela, emphasised the connection between the protection of democracy and anti-corruption efforts. He stated: “Against the risk of democratic backsliding, it is crucial that governments prove … Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
Shutdown of Global Illegal Streaming Service
On 26 November 2024, one of the largest illegal streaming services was shut down in a major operation involving Italian, Croatian, Dutch, Romanian, Swedish, Swiss, and UK authorities. The illegal service offered films, series, and TV channels, including sports channels, and served more than 22 … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Counterfeiting & Piracy
Cybercrime
Spotlight Europol Report: Benefits and Challenges of AI for Law Enforcement
For the first time, Europol’s Innovation Lab has published an Observatory Report on AI and Policing, which aims to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by law enforcement. The report seeks to show how … Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Space Regulation
Europol
Eurojust: New President and Vice-President
Mr Michael Schmid, National Member for Austria at Eurojust, was elected as the new President of the Agency in November 2024. On 10 December 2024, National Member for Spain Mr José de la Mata Amaya was elected Vice-President of Eurojust. Read more
EU
Eurojust
ECJ: Police Must Perform Necessity Test Before Sensitive Data Are Collected
On 28 November 2024, the ECJ ruled on the role of the competent authorities in deciding on the "strict necessity" of processing sensitive data in accordance with Art. 10 of Directive 2016/680 - the Law Enforcement Data Protection Directive. The referral concerns Bulgarian law, which … Read more
EU
Data Protection
Takedown of MATRIX
At the beginning of December 2024, a Joint Investigation Team from the Netherlands, France, Lithuania, Italy, and Spain took down the MATRIX (Mactrix/Totalsec/X-quantum/Q-safe), an encrypted messaging service created by criminals for criminals. The takedown was aided by Eurojust and Europol.Criminal users could join … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Law Enforcement Cooperation
EPPO Signs Working Arrangement with European Parliament
At the end of November 2024, the EPPO and the European Parliament (EP) signed a working arrangement laying down the modalities of their cooperation for the protection of the EU’s financial interests. The aim of the arrangement is to facilitate and clarify procedures relating to … Read more
EU
European Parliament
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
Croatian Solution to Conflict of Competence Worries EPPO
Following a conflict of competence with the Croatian Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK), European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi sent a formal letter to the European Commission on 21 November 2024 expressing concern about violations of the rule of law … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
MONEYVAL: Annual Report for 2023
In its annual report for 2023, published on 8 November 2024, MONEYVAL provides an overview of compliance trends of in the states and jurisdictions which have been evaluated as regards their compliance with international standards on combatting money laundering, the funding of terrorism and … Read more
Council of Europe
Money Laundering
86th CDPC Plenary Meeting: Advancements in Various Crime Areas
At its 86th Plenary meeting, the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) took important decisions on the advancement of cooperation and prevention in criminal matters. These include approval of the draft Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law, and approval of the draft Third Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters. Read more
Council of Europe
European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC)