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Commission Work Programme 2022
On 19 October 2021, the European Commission published its new Work Programme 2022, setting out its key initiatives for the year ahead. A major feature of the Work Programme 2022 is the so-called “one-in, one-out” approach aiming to reduce the burdens placed on citizens … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Commission
JHA Agencies Annual Meeting
On 22 November 2021, the nine European Justice and Home Affairs Agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Eurojust, Europol, FRA, and Frontex) met to sum-up the activities and significant achievements of their network in the past year. In 2021, the network – under the Presidency … Read more
EU
Commission
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Launch of New Customs Risk Management System
On 1 January 2022, the EU started the operation of the new Customs Risk Management System (CRMS2). The system facilitates real-time exchange of information about security risks between customs administration of the 27 EU Member States. Risks may include health risks due to fake medical … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Customs Cooperation
Commission Proposes First Package of New Own Resources
On 22 December 2021, the Commission presented proposals to establish the next generation of own resources for the EU budget. The Commission basically relies on revenues from emissions trading, the global minimum tax for globally active companies and a carbon border adjustment mechanism. After a … Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
Commission Adopted Adequacy Decision for South Korea
As of 17 December 2021, data can be transmitted from the EU to South Korea without any further safeguard being necessary. The European Commission adopted the adequacy decision for personal data transfers between teh EU and the Republic of Korea - as required by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. Read more
EU
Data Protection
CJEU Rules on Mechanisms to Remedy Errors in the Indictment
On 21 October 2021, the CJEU ruled on the compatibility of the Bulgarian Criminal Procedure Code with Directive 2012/13 on the accused person’s right to information (Case C-282/20). Read more
EU
Procedural Safeguards
Commission Assessed Added Value of Directive on Combating Terrorism
On 18 November 2021, the European Commission published a report that assessed the added value of Directive 2017/541 on combating terrorism. The Directive is the main criminal law instrument at the EU level to combat terrorism. Read more
EU
Terrorism
EP: Revision of Financial Regulation Needed
In a resolution of 24 November 2021, the European Parliament calls for a revision of the EU’s 2018 Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the Union. Following the entry into force of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and against the background of … Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
EP Resolution: Digitalisation of the European Reporting, Monitoring and Audit
On 23 November 2021, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the digitalisation of the European reporting, monitoring and audit. The resolution aims at enhancing transparency on the final beneficiaries of EU funds and establishing a harmonised, interoperable tool to protect the Union budget against fraud and irregularities. Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
EP Sues Commission for Non-Application of the Conditionality Regulation
On 29 October 2021, the European Parliament (EP) submitted the action against the European Commission for failure to apply the Regulation on the conditionality mechanism to the CJEU. The action is registered as Case C-657/21. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight AG: Regulation on Conditionality Mechanism Is Legally Sound and Compatible with EU Treaties
The Advoate General recommend the CJEU to dismiss the actions brought by Hungary and Poland against the EU's conditionality mechanism to protect the Union budget from rule-of-law breaches. The AG sees no violation regarding the chosen legal basis, the circumvention of the Article 7 procedure and the principle of legal certainty. Read more
EU
Rule of Law
Protection of Financial Interests
CJEU Rules on Guarantees in OLAF’s External Investigations (Case Vialto)
On 28 October 2021, the CJEU ruled in an appeal judgment (Case C-650/19 P) on the right to be heard in administrative proceedings involving several authorities. The case also raised questions in relation to the way in which OLAF carries out external investigations and, more specifically, the limits of digital forensic operations, as well as the scope of the principle of legitimate expectations. Read more
EU
OLAF
Protection of Financial Interests
Procedural Safeguards
Spotlight Commission Proposes EU Police Cooperation Code
On 8 December 2021, the European Commission published three legislative proposals introducing a “EU Police Cooperation Code.” The initiative is designed to enhance law enforcement cooperation across Member States and to give EU police officers more modern tools for information exchange. Read more
EU
Police Cooperation
CEPEJ: Guidelines on Videoconferencing in Judicial Proceedings
On 1 July 2021, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) published guidelines on videoconferencing in judicial proceedings. They were adopted at CEPEJ’s plenary meeting on 16 and 17 June 2021. Since the beginning of the health crisis, the courts have had … Read more
Dr. András Csúri
European Commission for the efficiency of justice (CEPEJ)
ECtHR: Judicial Reform in Ukraine Seriously Undermined Independence of the Judiciary
Following judicial reforms in Ukraine, the ECtHR dealt with the independence of the Ukrainian judiciary in a chamber judgment in the case of Gumenyuk and others v. Ukraine on 22 July 2021. The case concerned eight judges of the former Supreme Court of Ukraine, elected … Read more
Council of Europe
Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court in Breach of the ECHR
On 22 July 2021, the ECtHR held in a chamber judgment in Reczkowicz v. Poland that the Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish Supreme Court is not a tribunal established by law within the meaning of the ECHR. The case is one of 38 applications against … Read more
Council of Europe
Human Rights Issues