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ECA Identified Increased Errors in EU Spending in 2021 
27 October 2022 (updated 2 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
On 13 October 2022, the ECA published its statement on the EU's general budget in 2021. It found that errors in spending from the EU budget were on the rise and issued an adverse opinion in this regard. Furthermore, it is stressed that several risks exist in relation to the EU funds made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war of aggression in Ukraine. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight 33rd PIF Report 
25 October 2022 (updated 3 years ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2022
On 23 September 2022, the European Commission presented the 33rd annual report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests and the fight against fraud in 2021. the report stated that 11,218 cases of fraud and irregularities in total were reported. This is a bit less than in 2020. The related irregular amounts increased to €3.24 billion. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
German Bundesrat: Statement on Proposal to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Online 
18 October 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
In an opinion of 5 October 2022, the German Bundesrat welcomed the Commission's objective to combat child sexual abuse online, but it also raises several criticisms regarding the draft EU Regulation. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation Cybercrime
Europe’s Biggest ‘Narco-Bank’ Taken Down 
17 October 2022 (updated 3 years, 6 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2022
In a joint investigation between Spanish authorities, Europol, and Eurojust, Europe’s allegedly biggest "narco-bank" was taken down at the end of September 2022. The "bank", which had been active since 2020, provided financial services to criminal organisations linked to drug trafficking in over twenty countries. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime
Liaison Bureau from United Arab Emirates at Europol 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 September 2022, Europol and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Liaison Officer Agreement allowing UAE law enforcement liaison officers to be deployed to Europol’s headquarters in The Hague. The presence of a UAE liaison officer at Europol … Read more
EU Europol
Publication of Guidelines Documenting International Crimes 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Eurojust and the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court published practical guidelines for civil society organisations on documenting core international crimes, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Identifying Illegal Internet Protocol Television 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 16 September 2022, Eurojust published a flyer with tips for users to identify illegal Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services. IPTV is a technology that enables the broadcasting of television content through the internet instead of via traditional methods, such as satellite or cable. While … Read more
EU Eurojust Counterfeiting & Piracy
JHAAN: Joint Paper on EU’s Solidarity with Ukraine 
14 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 23 August 2022, the EU agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs issued a joint paper on their contribution to the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine. The paper also highlights a broad spectrum of activities undertaken by nine EU Agencies in this regard. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Ukraine conflict Law Enforcement Cooperation
Proposal for a European Media Freedom Act 
14 October 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 16 September 2022, the Commission adopted a European Media Freedom Act. It aims at setting EU-wide rules to protect media pluralism and independence in the EU. Read more
EU Rule of Law Legislation
EPPO Establishes Advisory Board for Asset Recovery and Money Laundering 
12 October 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
By decision 042/2022 of 28 September 2022, the EPPO College established an asset recovery and money laundering advisory board (ARMLAB). It is a central body within the EPPO, building up expertise as well as facilitating and streamlining EPPO’s strategic objectives in the fields of asset recovery and money laundering. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Money Laundering Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Cooperation between EPPO and Luxembourgish FIU 
12 October 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 18 August 2022, the EPPO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Intelligence Unit of Luxembourg (CRF, Cellule de renseignement financier). The MoU will provide a structured framework for cooperation between the Parties. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EPPO Signed Working Arrangements with Prosecution Services of Montenegro and Georgia 
12 October 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In September 2022, the European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi signed two Working Arrangements that will establish facilitated cooperation with the Prosecution Services of Montenegro and Georgia. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
UK-US E-Evidence Agreement in Force 
11 October 2022
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 3 October 2022, the UK-US data access agreement (DAA) entered into force. It obliges each party to ensure their laws permit a telecommunications operator to lawfully respond to direct requests for covered data made by a relevant public authority in the other party’s jurisdiction. It is the first executive agreement concluded by the US government with a foreign country under the US Cloud Act. It can be used instead of government-to-government MLA requests. Read more
EU e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the EU in 2020 and 2021 
10 October 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 15 September 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2020 and 2021. In this text the MEPs assessed the state of fundamental values in the EU in 2020 – 2021 and identified areas of concern and proposed ways to protect freedom, equality and the rule of law more effectively. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Rule of Law European Parliament
New Chair of FRA's Management Board 
6 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 16 September 2022, FRA’s management board elected Jim Clarken as its new chairperson. The agency’s management board consists of one independent member per Member State as well as two representatives of the European Commission and one independent person appointed by the Council of Europe. … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Takedown of Online Investment Fraud with Help by Eurojust and Europol 
6 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
An Action Day, carried out on 6 September 2022, resulted in the arrests of two authorised disposers of a network operating various fraudulent online investment platforms. Over 100 victims from 11 different countries lost several million euros through these platforms, which promised profits for … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime