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EU-LISA Input in Research and Innovation Funding for IT Systems in AFSJ
On 16 March 2021, the Commission (DG Home) and eu-LISA, (the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice) agreed on “Terms of Reference” that will strengthen collaboration in the development of research and … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Launch of New EU Import Control System – ICS2
On 15 March 2021, the Commission launched a new import control system to improve the protection of the Customs Union against security threats posed by the illegal movement of goods at the EU’s external borders. The new system is a core project intended to implement … Read more
EU
Customs Cooperation
Terrorist Content Online: Council Agrees on Regulation – Criticism from NGOs
The Council gave green light to the text on the new EU regulation addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online. Over 60 civil society organisation, however, urge MEPs not to follow suit and deny the regulation in its current form. The EP is due to adopt the regulation at its plenary session at the end of April. Read more
EU
Racism and Xenophobia
Terrorism
Council Conclusions on Cybersecurity Strategy
On 22 March 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU’s cybersecurity strategy. The Council stressed that cybersecurity is essential for building a resilient, green and digital Europe. In particular, it is about achieving strategic autonomy to strengthen the EU's digital leadership. Read more
EU
Cybercrime
Ireland Now Connected to Schengen Information System
On 15 March 2021, Ireland joined the Schengen Information System (SIS). The SIS is the largest and most widely used IT system for law enforcement cooperation and external border management in Europe. Irish authorities are now able to receive real-time information, e.g., on persons wanted … Read more
EU
Schengen
Police Cooperation
EPPO Suggests Operational Start on 1 June 2021
In a letter sent to the Commissioners Didier Reynders and Johannes Hahn on 7 April 2021, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi proposes that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) starts its operational activities on 1 June 2021. According to the EPPO Regulation, the Commission must … Read more
EU
EPPO
New Member of the General Court of the EU
On 25 February 2021, Mr David Petrlík was appointed as a judge at the General Court of the EU. During his career, Mr Petrlík has served in several functions in the Czech judiciary and also worked for the EU. Prior to his new office, he … Read more
EU
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
The CJEU in 2020: A Review
On 5 March 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) presented its 2020 judicial statistics. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the operations of the Court, the number of new and completed cases brought to Luxembourg remained fairly stable: 1,582 new … Read more
EU
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
Portuguese Council Presidency Programme
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union began on 1 January 2021 and will run until 30 June this year.Inspired by the motive “Time to deliver: a fair, green and digital recovery” the Portuguese Presidency’s programme envisages five main lines of … Read more
EU
Council
EU Starts Dialogue on Anti-Drug Policies with China
On 22 January 2021, the EU and China officially launched a dialogue on the topic of illicit drugs and the control thereof. The opportunity was taken to exchange views and information on the current situation and to access policies of the EU and China. Issues … Read more
EU
Council
FRA: Impact of Artificial Intelligence
On 1 February 2021, FRA published an infographic illustrating the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the areas of social benefits, predictive policing, medical diagnosis, and targeted advertising.The infographic is based on the results found in the FRA’s report “Getting the future right – … Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Legislation
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Management Board’s Opinion on Multiannual Framework
On 24 February 2021, the FRA Management Board published its opinion on a new Multiannual Framework (MAF) 2023-2027 for the agency. The Management Board proposes seven key amendments for the Commission to be considered when proposing the new MAF: Clarifying the thematic area of “judicial … Read more
EU
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Hit Against “Dieselising Lubricants”
In January 2021, German authorities, supported by eleven European countries and Eurojust, revealed a major tax swindle involving sales of fuel that allegedly defrauded German tax authorities of approximately €8 million. The so-called “dieselising lubricants” criminal scheme involved suspects pretending to sell solvents and anti-corrosion … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Eurojust Report on Environmental Crime
On 29 January 2021, Eurojust published a Report on Eurojust’s Casework on Environmental Crime. The report provides an overview of the legal and operational challenges that arise in such cases and is based on experiences encountered in nearly 60 cross-border environmental criminal law … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Environmental Crime
Liaison Prosecutors for Albania and Switzerland at Eurojust
Two new Liaison Prosecutors took up their positions at Eurojust.At the end of January 2021, Ms Fatjona Memcaj started her work as first Liaison Prosecutor for Albania at Eurojust. Prior to taking this position at Eurojust, Ms Memcaj served as an appellate prosecutor at … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Brexit: Eurojust Note on Judicial Cooperation with the UK
On 28 January 2021, Eurojust published a note for judicial practitioners on future cooperation in criminal matters with the United Kingdom. This practical guidance provides an overview of the old, transitional, and new regimes and their respective application. It sets out the applicable … Read more
EU
Brexit
Eurojust