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EU Leaders Give Guidance on EU’s Digital Transformation
The EU must enhance its digital sovereignty in a self-determined and open manner, said EU leaders at the video conference of the European Council on 25 March 2021. The Council is invited to swiftly examine the Commission’s Communication on the 2030 Digital Compass … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Legislation
Data Protection
AG Gives Opinion on Compatibility of Romanian Constitutional Court Decisions Involving PIF Obligations
AG Bobek provides his opinion in cases where the compatibility of findings of the Romanian Constitutional Court with EU law (including the protection of the EU's financial interests) are to be assessed. The cases were referred to the CJEU by the Romanian supreme court and a Romanian instance court. The AG considers the reference only partly successful. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Protection of Financial Interests
Hungary: Update on Recent Rule-of-Law Developments
This news item outlines the main rule-of-law developments in Hungary related to Union law. It continues the ongoing overview provided in previous eucrim issues. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Rule of Law
Poland: Continued Update on Rule-of-Law Developments
This news item continues the last update provided in December 2020 on the rule-of-law situation in Poland as far as it relates to European law. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Rule of Law
Plans to Regulate AI Technology Enabling Biometric Mass Surveillance under Fire
In an open letter to the Commission, civil society organisations call on the Commission to take a clear stance in favour of a ban to admit biometric mass surveillance technologies in the EU. Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
Spotlight ECtHR: EAW Cannot be Automatically Executed
On 25 March 2021, the ECtHR delivered a landmark judgment, in which it sets out the level of fundamental rights protection by the ECHR in cases of execution of European Arrest Warrants. Read more
Council of Europe
EU
Fundamental Rights
European Arrest Warrant
CJEU: Convictions of Third Countries Executed in EU Member States Can Be Subject of an EAW
The CJEU decided on 17 March 2021 that, under certain circumstances, also convictions from third countries (here: Norway) may be subject to an EAW of an EU Member State which recognised the criminal judgment. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
Transfer of Sentenced Persons
Council Adopts Amendments to Administrative Tax Cooperation Directive
On 22 March 2021, the Council adopted amendments to Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation. The amendments aim at improving administrative tax cooperation and countering tax fraud/tax evasion. Read more
EU
Tax Evasion
OLAF Supports Successful Raids against Counterfeiters
On 30 March 2021, OLAF informed the public about successful raids in Belgium and Germany against counterfeiters. Supported by OLAF, a raid in a warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium brought to light hundreds of counterfeit sports shoes and textiles with premium labels. Over €25,000 in cash … Read more
EU
OLAF
Counterfeiting & Piracy
EU-LISA Input in Research and Innovation Funding for IT Systems in AFSJ
On 16 March 2021, the Commission (DG Home) and eu-LISA, (the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice) agreed on “Terms of Reference” that will strengthen collaboration in the development of research and … Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Launch of New EU Import Control System – ICS2
On 15 March 2021, the Commission launched a new import control system to improve the protection of the Customs Union against security threats posed by the illegal movement of goods at the EU’s external borders. The new system is a core project intended to implement … Read more
EU
Customs Cooperation
Terrorist Content Online: Council Agrees on Regulation – Criticism from NGOs
The Council gave green light to the text on the new EU regulation addressing the dissemination of terrorist content online. Over 60 civil society organisation, however, urge MEPs not to follow suit and deny the regulation in its current form. The EP is due to adopt the regulation at its plenary session at the end of April. Read more
EU
Racism and Xenophobia
Terrorism
Council Conclusions on Cybersecurity Strategy
On 22 March 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU’s cybersecurity strategy. The Council stressed that cybersecurity is essential for building a resilient, green and digital Europe. In particular, it is about achieving strategic autonomy to strengthen the EU's digital leadership. Read more
EU
Cybercrime
Ireland Now Connected to Schengen Information System
On 15 March 2021, Ireland joined the Schengen Information System (SIS). The SIS is the largest and most widely used IT system for law enforcement cooperation and external border management in Europe. Irish authorities are now able to receive real-time information, e.g., on persons wanted … Read more
EU
Schengen
Police Cooperation
EPPO Suggests Operational Start on 1 June 2021
In a letter sent to the Commissioners Didier Reynders and Johannes Hahn on 7 April 2021, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi proposes that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) starts its operational activities on 1 June 2021. According to the EPPO Regulation, the Commission … Read more
EU
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
New Member of the General Court of the EU
On 25 February 2021, Mr David Petrlík was appointed as a judge at the General Court of the EU. During his career, Mr Petrlík has served in several functions in the Czech judiciary and also worked for the EU. Prior to his new office, he … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)