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EU's "Freeze and Seize" Task Force Tackles Oligarchs' Money
In the light of Russia’s ongoing unjustified and illegitimate military aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission set up the "Freeze and Seize" Task Force in March 2022. The Task Force is to ensure the efficient implementation of the EU sanctions against listed Russian and Belarusian … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Ukraine conflict
Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Frontex Executive Director Resigns
On 29 April 2022, Frontex Executive Director Fabricio Leggeri resigned following a series of events that included criticism by MEPs accusing the Agency of failing to protect the human rights of asylum seekers, allegations of the Agency’s involvement in illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers, and … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Frontex
Joint Reintegration Services Launched
At the beginning of April 2022, for the first time, Frontex started supporting Member States in providing reintegration measures to migrants returned to their countries of origin. These measures include a number of services such as support with long-term housing, medical assistance, job counselling, education, … Read more
EU
Frontex
Electronic System Against Document Fraud Launched
On 1 April 2022, Frontex and Interpol launched a new system to detect document fraud. The Frontex-INTERPOL Electronic Library Document System (FIELDS) is designed to display original and genuine documents and the main forgeries detected on that type of document. The information on travel … Read more
EU
Frontex
Working Arrangement with EASA Signed
On 25 March 2022, Frontex and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a working arrangement to establish a framework for closer cooperation between the two agencies.Under the arrangement, the agencies will exchange operational experience. Furthermore, they may conduct joint capacity building and … Read more
EU
Frontex
Joint Operation Moldova Launched
On 17 March 2022, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova signed a Status Agreement regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex. The agreement lays down the basis for increased deployment of Frontex teams in Moldova. On 21 March 2022, Frontex and the Moldavian … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Frontex
Social Media Platforms Launched
On 28 April 2022, the EDPS launched a pilot phase of two social media platforms named EU Voice and EU Video.While EU Voice is offering an official ActivityPub microblogging platform, EU Video is offering an official ActivityPub video platform of the EU institutions, bodies … Read more
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Data Protection
Financial Investigations in Relation to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On 11 April 2022, Europol together with EU Member States, Eurojust and Frontex launched Operation Oskar, an umbrella operation comprising several investigations in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Operation Oskar supports the freezing of criminal assets owned by individuals and entities that … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Europol
Eurojust
Frontex
Take-Down of RaidForums
At the beginning of April 2022, Operation TOURNIQUET resulted in the successful take-down of the illegal marketplace ‘RaidForums’, one of the world’s biggest hacker forums selling access to high-profile database leaks. These leaks mainly belonged to several US corporations and contained information for millions of … Read more
Europol
Cybercrime
Europol's Executive Director Reappointed
Ms. Catherine De Bolle has been appointed for a second term as Executive Director of Europol. The Executive Director of Europol is appointed for a four-year period, extendable once. Ms. De Bolle’s first term started in May 2018 (→ news of 20 October 2018) … Read more
Europol
Eurojust Casework on Corruption
On 5 May 2022, Eurojust published its first report presenting the key findings of its casework on corruption in the years 2016–2021. Based on 505 corruption cases registered at Eurojust during this period, the report identified legal and practical issues, proposed solutions, and suggested best … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Corruption
EU Supports ICC in Investigation of International Crimes in Ukraine
On 25 April 2022 - for the first time in its history -, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed an agreement to participate in a Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The respective JIT was set up on 25 March 2022 … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
Council Extends Security Mission in Ukraine
On 13 April 2022, the Council of the EU amended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) - a non-executive civilian mission established on 22 July 2014 with the aim of supporting Ukraine in … Read more
EU
Ukraine conflict
Eurojust
New National Member for Austria at Eurojust
In April 2022, Mr Michael Schmid took up his position as National Member for Austria at Eurojust. Mr Schmid started his career as a prosecutor in Vienna, followed by positions as Seconded National Expert to Eurojust and as Assistant to the National Member at Eurojust. … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Fraud Assets in the Millions Seized
At the beginning of April 2022, a joint operation between Italian and Austrian authorities that was also supported by Eurojust dismantled a massive fraud scheme depriving Italian authorities of at least €440 million. Under the scheme, Italian companies were used to sell false tax credits, … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Tax Evasion
Commissions Actions to Tackle SLAPPs
On 27 April 2022, the Commission proposed a new Directive and complementary Recommendation in order to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation (‘SLAPPs'). The Commission fulfills the promise that the EU will curb abusive practices against journalists and civil society organisations. Read more
EU
Commission
Victim Protection