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Operation Alice Exposes Fraudulent CSAM Platform 
24 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 9 March 2026, a global operation led by German law enforcement authorities and supported by Europol targeted a major dark web network known as "Alice with Violence CP". Taking place from 9 to 19 March across 23 countries, the operation initially focused on the … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation
JIT to Focus on Deportation of Ukrainian Children 
24 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
At the beginning of March 2026, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes in Ukraine, established in March 2022 (➝ eucrim 1/2024, pp. 8–9), had its mandate extended by another two years. The aim of the JIT is to facilitate … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Victim Protection
Overview of the Latest Developments Under the Digital Services Act: November 2025 - February 2026 
24 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
This news item continues the reporting on the latest DSA developments by giving a chronological overview. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026. For overviews of previous developments → related links. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
Entry/Exit System (EES) Fully Operational Since 10 April 2026 
15 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
Since 10 April 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen Area. Following the completion of the phased rollout that began in October 2025 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the entries and exits of third-country nationals on … Read more
EU Security Union Schengen
CJEU: Judicial Statistics 2025 
15 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 20 March 2026, the CJEU published its judicial statistics for the year 2025. It is confirmed that the Court operates at a very high level of activity while improving efficiency, particularly through reduced procedural duration and structural reforms. Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
EDPS Opinion on EPPO's and OLAF's Access to VAT Information 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 8 January 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his opinion on the legislative proposal to amend Regulation 904/2010, which would grant the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at … Read more
EU OLAF European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
ECJ: Execution of EAW if Offence Was Committed Also in the Territory of Executing State 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In its judgment of 12 February 2026 in Case C-712/25 PPU (Rastoshev), the ECJ ruled that the executing authorities cannot automatically refuse the execution of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) if the offence has been committed in whole or in part in the territory of the executing Member State. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice European Arrest Warrant
Europol Report Outlines Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Institutions 
8 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 21 January 2026, Europol and its partners published a joint report entitled "Prioritising Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Activities in Financial Services". The report offers financial institutions a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This involves using encryption methods that … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Protection of Financial Interests Data Protection
Europol Coordinates Largest Action Against Audio-Based Terrorist Propaganda 
2 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In response to the growing presence of terrorist content on audio-sharing platforms, Europol coordinated the largest Referral Action Day to date at the beginning of March 2026, targeting propaganda used by groups across the ideological spectrum, including jihadist and violent right-wing extremist networks. Read more
EU Europol Racism and Xenophobia Terrorism Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Executive Director: Procedure and Timeline for the 2026 Appointment 
2 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 17 February 2026, Europol published a vacancy notice for the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle (→eucrim 2/2022, 100), has held the office since 1 May 2018, with her mandate due to end on 1 May … Read more
EU Europol
Course on AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law 
1 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
UNESCO has launched a free online course on artificial intelligence and its use in judicial systems. The programme, entitled AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law, was developed together with the Saïd Business School, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Faculty of Law … Read more
EU Rule of Law Artificial Intelligence (AI) Procedural Safeguards
ECBA: Recommendations for Reform of INTERPOL's Systems 
31 March 2026 (updated 4 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In February 2026, the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) released a report that made several proposals for improvements of operation of INTERPOL’s data processing and oversight mechanisms. Read more
EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Commission Unveils Maritime and Ports Strategies 
31 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a new EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and an EU Ports Strategy aimed at strengthening competitiveness, sustainability, and security across the maritime sector.The Industrial Maritime Strategy focuses on reinforcing Europe’s global leadership in shipbuilding and shipping through … Read more
EU Organised Crime Customs Cooperation
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview End of November 2025 – February 2026 
31 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item continues the reporting on key EU/CoE reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the protection of the EU’s financial interests, on the EU’s internal security policy, and on criminal law. It covers the period from November 2025 to February 2026 and follows up the overview in eucrim 2/2025, 114-118. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict
EU Expands Terrorist Sanctions to Leaders and Support Networks 
27 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 26 February 2026, the Council strengthened the EU’s counterterrorism sanctions regime by expanding the scope of the EU terrorist list and updating its legal framework. Read more
EU Terrorism
Spotlight MONEYVAL: Sixth-Round Mutual Evaluation Report on Latvia 
25 March 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 19 February 2026, MONEYVAL published its sixth-round mutual evaluation report on Latvia. This is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round that started in 2024). It is the first country report under the new, sixth evaluation round, which started in 2024. Read more
Council of Europe