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Launch of HUDOC Case-Law Database in Romanian
On 5 April 2024, the ECtHR launched the Romanian interface of its case law database HUDOC. It was developed in cooperation with the European Institute of Romania and with the support of the TJENI project.With over 3,000 texts uploaded in Romanian, the … Read more
Dr. András Csúri
Council of Europe
European Court of Human Rights
Spotlight ECJ Ruled on Data Retention of IP Addresses in Piracy Cases
In its landmark judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ specified the requirements for the access to retained identification data on the basis of IP addresses. With this judgment, the ECJ partly deviates from its strict approach on data retention and admits law enforcement access to identity data in order to combat criminal offences of piracy in the internet. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
Spotlight ECJ: Requirements for Access to Telephone Connection Data for the Purpose of Identifying Offenders
In its judgment of 30 April 2024, the ECJ clarified under which conditions law enforcement authorities can have access to a set of traffic and location data in the context of criminal investigations. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Data Protection
Spotlight Progress Report on the Implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy
On 15 May 2024, the Commission presented its 2024 Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress and achievements since the Strategy's adoption in 2020 with a focus on five key areas. Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Security Union
Large-Scale Fraudulent Investment Scheme Taken Down
An action day on 11 June 2024 resulted in the takedown of a fraudulent pyramid scheme using an investment model that focused on the leasing and subleasing of cryptocurrency machines, such as exchange machines and hardware for mining. It promised returns of 70% before tax … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Eurojust
Non-Cash Means of Payment
Organised Crime
ECJ Ruled on Waiver of Right to Legal Representation
On 14 May 2024, the ECJ issued a ruling clarifying the interpretation and application of Directive 2013/48/EU, which deals with the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings. The case concerned criminal proceedings in Bulgaria in which the defendant was not properly advised on the waiver of his right to legal representation. Read more
Fundamental Rights
Procedural Safeguards
Council Conclusions on the Future of Cybersecurity
On 21 May 2024, the Council adopted a comprehensive set of conclusions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU, underlining the need for a more resilient and secure digital landscape. Read more
EU
Security Union
Council
Cybercrime
ECA: Recovery in EU Should be Faster
In its Special Report 07/2024, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) blamed that recovery of misspent EU money takes too long and deficiencies exist in some areas, such as expenditure for external action.The ECA examined how the recovery process of misspent EU funding … Read more
EU
Protection of Financial Interests
European Guidelines for Border Surveillance
In May 2024, Frontex published Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance (CMS). The guidelines have identified commonalities concerning air, land, and maritime border surveillance; they address the main process phases - preparedness, prevention, and reaction - that make up border surveillance in … Read more
EU
Frontex
Operation Endgame Takes Down Droppers
Between 27 and 29 May 2024, with the support of Europol and Eurojust, authorities from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and many more EU and non-EU States as well as private partners conducted the largest ever operation against botnets: Operation Endgame. The action included arrests, … Read more
Europol
Eurojust
Cybercrime
EDPB Opinion on Facial Recognition Technology at Airports
On 24 May 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion on the use of facial recognition technology by airport operators and airline companies for biometrically enabled authentication or identification of passengers. The opinion assessed the compatibility of such processing with … Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Data Protection
Frontex Consultative Forum Annual Report 2023
On 23 May 2024, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its annual report for the year 2023. It outlines the Forum's main observations and recommendations shared with Frontex and its Management Board, with the aim of strengthening fundamental rights protection in Frontex … Read more
EU
Frontex
Eurojust Annual Report 2023
In 2023, Eurojust's workload and caseload further increased. Key developments are presented in its annual report that was presented end of May 2024. Read more
EU
Eurojust
Sweden and Hungary: New National Members Appointed at Eurojust
In May 2024, two new National Members were appointed at Eurojust. They represent Sweden and Hungary.Mr Erik Fågelsbo was formally appointed for a five-year term as new National Member for Sweden, a position he had already been holding as acting National Member since July … Read more
EU
Eurojust
ECJ: No Right for Judicial Associations to Challenge Prosecutor Appointments
In a Romanian case, the ECJ ruled that EU law does not require professional associations of judges to be granted the right to challenge decisions related to the appointment of prosecutors. Read more
Rule of Law
Corruption
Spotlight New Directive on Asset Recovery and Confiscation
In April 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted new EU-wide minimum rules on the tracing, identification, freezing, confiscation and management of property within the framework of proceedings in criminal matters. Directive (EU) 2024/1260 on asset recovery and confiscation was published in the EU's … Read more
EU
Legislation
Freezing of Assets / Confiscation