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2021 Report of the Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights 
30 November 2022 (updated 2 years, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2022
On 17 October 2022, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published the annual report for the year 2021. The report outlines the main observations and recommendations that the Forum raised throughout the year with Frontex to strengthen fundamental rights protection in Frontex activities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
Policing in the Metaverse 
30 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
A Europol report entitled "Policing in the metaverse: what law enforcement needs to know" explains the potential of criminal activities within the metaverse and the potential for law enforcement to make use of the metaverse and its related technology. Read more
EU Europol
Frontex Discharge for 2020 in Limbo 
30 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Despite efforts to address criticism of its activities, financial and personal management, and transparency policy, Frontex was unable to convince MEPs to take a favourable discharge decision on Frontex's 2020 accounts. MEPs refused the discharge on 18 October 2022, arguing, inter alia, that there are still structural problems which must be solved. Read more
EU Frontex
CEPEJ: 2022 Report on European Judicial Systems 
29 November 2022 (updated 1 year, 9 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 3/2022
On 5 October 2022, CEPEJ published its ninth biennial evaluation report on the efficiency and quality of justice in Europe. The report is based on data from 2020 on the major trends in the judicial systems of 44 CoE Member States (Liechtenstein and San Marino … Read more
Council of Europe European Commission for the efficiency of justice (CEPEJ)
Moneyval: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Liechtenstein 
29 November 2022
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 29 June 2022, MONEYVAL published its fifth round evaluation report on Liechtenstein. The fifth evaluation round builds on previous MONEYVAL assessments by strengthening the examination of how effectively Member States prevent and combat money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF).MONEYVAL acknowledges for Liechtenstein … Read more
Council of Europe Money Laundering
Russian Federation Ceased to Be a Party to the ECHR 
29 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 3/2022
On 16 September 2022, in accordance with Resolution CM/Res(2022)2 on cessation of the membership of the Russian Federation to the CoE (adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 16 March 2022) and pursuant to the Resolution on the consequences of the cessation of membership of … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
ECtHR: First Female President Elected 
29 November 2022
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 19 September 2022, the Irish judge Síofra O'Leary was elected as the new President of the ECtHR, the first woman to hold this position. Judge O’Leary, who succeeds Robert Spano (Iceland), took up office on 1 November 2022. O’Leary holds a PhD from the … Read more
Council of Europe European Court of Human Rights
Eurojust Publishes Report on Money Laundering 
25 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 20 October 2022, Eurojust published its first Report on Money Laundering. The report, which aims to support national authorities, presents a structured overview of the legal and practical issues arising from the investigation and prosecution of cross-border money laundering cases. Read more
EU Eurojust Money Laundering
New Representative for Denmark 
25 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In October 2022, Mr Torben Thygesen was appointed Eurojust Representative for Denmark. Prior to joining Eurojust, Mr Thygesen served as Deputy State Prosecutor and Chief Prosecutor in different sections of the Danish prosecution service. He has a wealth of working experience in tackling serious and … Read more
EU Eurojust
EU Reactions to Russian War in Ukraine: Overview July – October 2022 
24 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, as far as the impact of the invasion on the EU’s internal security policy, criminal law and the protection of the EU’s financial interests are concerned. The following overview covers the period from the end of July 2022 to the end of October 2022. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict
Spotlight New EU Rules for Online Platforms 
24 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 4 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2022
The European Parliament and Council adopted the legislative package regulating online platforms that operate their businesses in the EU. The package consists of the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act. The two EU Regulations entered into force in November 2022, however they will gradually start to apply in 2023 and 2024. Big digital companies must apply the stipulated obligations earlier. Read more
EU Legislation
Europol Signs Working Arrangement with Qatar 
23 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 October 2022, Europol and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar signed a Working Arrangement to prevent and combat serious crime and terrorism. Under the arrangement, parties can exchange information under a secure system as well as specialist knowledge, general situation … Read more
EU Europol
Commission Work Programme for 2023 
23 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 18 October 2022, the European Commission published its Work Programme for the year 2023. Several new initiatives and ideas were presented in the area of justice and home affairs. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Commission
Appointment of New Administrative Director at Eurojust 
23 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of October 2022, Evert van Walsum was appointed new Administrative Director of Eurojust. He will succeed the current Administrative Director Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, who has held the position since 2017. Mr Walsum's term of office will start in early 2023 and run … Read more
EU Eurojust
Hit Against Investment Fraud 
23 November 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
A coordinated action undertaken in November 2022 revealed a case of large-scale investment fraud using cryptocurrencies, with the estimated number of victims in the hundreds of thousands. Using dozens of call centres in numerous countries and hundreds of online platforms, members of the organised crime … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime
New 2022 Rule of Law Index 
23 November 2022 (updated 2 years, 8 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2022
According to an analysis by the World Justice Project, 4.4 billion people live in a country where rule of law is declining. The adherence to the rule of law fell in 61% of countries, the 2022 WJP Rule of Law Index says. Read more
Fundamental Rights Rule of Law Human Rights Issues