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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
Thomas Wahl
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)
The CJEU in 2020: A Review
On 5 March 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) presented its 2020 judicial statistics. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the operations of the Court, the number of new and completed cases brought to Luxembourg remained fairly stable: 1,582 new … Read more
EU
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Portuguese Council Presidency Programme
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union began on 1 January 2021 and will run until 30 June this year.Inspired by the motive “Time to deliver: a fair, green and digital recovery” the Portuguese Presidency’s programme envisages five main lines of … Read more
EU
Council
EU Starts Dialogue on Anti-Drug Policies with China
On 22 January 2021, the EU and China officially launched a dialogue on the topic of illicit drugs and the control thereof. The opportunity was taken to exchange views and information on the current situation and to access policies of the EU and China. Issues … Read more
EU
Council
FRA: Impact of Artificial Intelligence
On 1 February 2021, FRA published an infographic illustrating the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the areas of social benefits, predictive policing, medical diagnosis, and targeted advertising.The infographic is based on the results found in the FRA’s report “Getting the future right – … Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Legislation
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Management Board’s Opinion on Multiannual Framework
On 24 February 2021, the FRA Management Board published its opinion on a new Multiannual Framework (MAF) 2023-2027 for the agency. The Management Board proposes seven key amendments for the Commission to be considered when proposing the new MAF: Clarifying the thematic area of “judicial … Read more
EU
Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Hit Against “Dieselising Lubricants”
In January 2021, German authorities, supported by eleven European countries and Eurojust, revealed a major tax swindle involving sales of fuel that allegedly defrauded German tax authorities of approximately €8 million. The so-called “dieselising lubricants” criminal scheme involved suspects pretending to sell solvents and anti-corrosion … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Eurojust Report on Environmental Crime
On 29 January 2021, Eurojust published a Report on Eurojust’s Casework on Environmental Crime. The report provides an overview of the legal and operational challenges that arise in such cases and is based on experiences encountered in nearly 60 cross-border environmental criminal law … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Environmental Crime
Liaison Prosecutors for Albania and Switzerland at Eurojust
Two new Liaison Prosecutors took up their positions at Eurojust.At the end of January 2021, Ms Fatjona Memcaj started her work as first Liaison Prosecutor for Albania at Eurojust. Prior to taking this position at Eurojust, Ms Memcaj served as an appellate prosecutor at … Read more
EU
Eurojust
Brexit: Eurojust Note on Judicial Cooperation with the UK
On 28 January 2021, Eurojust published a note for judicial practitioners on future cooperation in criminal matters with the United Kingdom. This practical guidance provides an overview of the old, transitional, and new regimes and their respective application. It sets out the applicable … Read more
EU
Brexit
Eurojust
Working Arrangement Eurojust - EPPO
On 12 February 2021, a working arrangement between Eurojust and the EPPO entered into force. The arrangement details practical modalities concerning cooperation in the fight against crimes that affect the EU’s financial interests.In particular, the arrangement sets out rules for the exchange of … Read more
Eurojust
European Public Prosectutor's Office (EPPO)
European Judicial Network (EJN) Creates Dedicated Brexit Area
The EJN has set up a dedicated area on its website, as well as a dedicated section in its judicial library, to assist legal practitioners looking for practical and legal information concerning the judicial cooperation between the EU and the UK as of 1 … Read more
EU
European Judicial Network (EJN)
First Hearing of the European Parliament Scrutiny Working Group
On 4 March 2021, the European Parliament Scrutiny Working Group on Frontex (FSWG) held its first hearing to discuss the implementation of the fundamental rights provisions of the last Frontex mandate; to review the investigation related to the agency’s activities in the Aegean Sea; to … Read more
EU
Frontex
Conclusions from the Final Report on Operations in the Aegean Sea
On 5 March 2021, the Management Board of Frontex met to discuss the findings of the final report provided by the Working Group on Fundamental Rights and Legal Operational Aspects of Operations in the Aegean Sea. The report criticizes, inter alia, Frontex’s monitoring, recruitment, … Read more
EU
Frontex
Public Access to Documents
In 2019, Statewatch filed a complaint to the European Ombudsman concerning Frontex. The complaint concerned Frontex’s alleged non-compliance with EU rules on public access to documents, the lack of information about sensitive documents in its annual reports, and the agency’s policy to not provide access … Read more
EU
Frontex