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Protocol No. 15 to ECHR Enters into Force 
17 November 2021
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 1 August 2021, Protocol No. 15 (adopted in 2013) amending the ECHR, entered into force. The Protocol amends the Preamble to the Convention, which now includes a reference to the subsidiarity principle and to the margin of appreciation doctrine (→eucrim 1/2021 p.39). … Read more
Council of Europe Human Rights Issues
Commission: 6th Evaluation of Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 7 October 2021, the European Commission released the results of its sixth evaluation of the Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online. Since the introduction of the Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online on 31 May 2016 (→ … Read more
Racism and Xenophobia
CJEU Rules on Obligation to Carry a Valid Identity Card when Traveling to Another Member State 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 6 October 2021, the CJEU decided that a Member State may require its nationals, on pain of sanctions, to carry a valid identity card or passport when travelling to another Member State, irrespective of the means of transport used and the route. In the … Read more
Schengen Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
AG: Reintroduction of Internal Border Checks for Longer than Six Months 
17 November 2021 (updated 4 years, 2 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2021
On 6 October 2021, Advocate General (AG) Saugmandsgaard Øe presented his opinion in Joined Cases C-368/20 and C-369/20. According to the AG, “a Member State faced with persistent serious threats to public policy or internal security may reintroduce controls at its internal borders for … Read more
Schengen Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
EDPS Opinion on the Commission’s Proposed Regulation for a Stronger and More Resilient Schengen Area 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 27 July 2021, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a “Council regulation on the establishment and operation of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing Regulation (EU) … Read more
Schengen
Study on Biometric Recognition and Behavioural Detection 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
In August 2021, a study assessing the ethical aspects of biometric recognition and behavioural detection techniques with a focus on their current and future use in public spaces was released. The study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
EP Resolution on AI in Criminal Law and Policing 
17 November 2021
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 6 October 2021, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters. The resolution was adopted by 377 to 248 votes with 62 abstentions.According to the … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation
First Report from Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Office 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 27 August 2021, Frontex published its first Annual Report on the activities of its Fundamental Rights Office (FRO) and its Fundamental Rights Officer in 2020. The report gives a situational overview of migration data and fundamental rights at the EU’s borders. It looks at … Read more
Fundamental Rights Frontex
Budget for Frontex Partly Frozen 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of September 2021, the Budget Control Committee of the European Parliament recommended granting Frontext discharge for its 2019 budget but asked for part of the budget to be frozen. Looking at a number of outstanding issues, the Committee asked to freeze part … Read more
Frontex
ETIAS and EES Progress 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of October 2021, Frontex welcomed 41 new staff members joining the Agency to work at the ETIAS Central Unit. They will contribute to developing the European Travel Authorisation and Information System (ETIAS) (→news of 16 January 2019). Since the beginning of … Read more
Schengen Frontex
Successful Hit against Investment Fraud 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 8 September 2021, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Swedish authorities took down a criminal group committing large-scale investment fraud. The coordinated action also received the support of Eurojust. It resulted in the arrests of numerous suspects. Phones, electronic devices, documents, and money were also … Read more
Eurojust
New Liaison Prosecutor for the USA 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In September 2021, Mr Philip Mirrer-Singer took up his position as Liaison Prosecutor (LP) for the United States at Eurojust. Alongside his duties as Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust, Mr Mirrer-Singer is serving as a trial attorney with the Europe and Eurasia Team of the United … Read more
Eurojust
Cooperation Tools with South Partner Countries 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In order to further implement the EuroMed Justice (EMJ) programme (→ news of 29 November 2020), the CrimEx expert group is developing a series featuring six key tools for judicial and law enforcement cooperation with the programme’s South partner countries, i.e., Algeria, Egypt, Israel, … Read more
Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation
Report on Follow-Up to Eurojust’s Written Recommendations on Jurisdiction 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 29 September 2021, Eurojust published a report analysing national authorities’ compliance with Eurojust’s written recommendations. They address which State is best placed to prosecute, what the challenges to jurisdiction at the national level are, and corresponding judicial cooperation needs. Eurojust’s written recommendations (or requests) … Read more
Eurojust
Cooperation Plan between Eurojust and eu-LISA 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 October 2021, the EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice​ (eu-LISA) and Eurojust signed a three-year cooperation plan. Among other issues, the plan establishes access for Eurojust to eu-LISA’s new large-scale … Read more
Eurojust
Annual Report on Online Jihadist Propaganda Published 
12 November 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 13 August 2021, Europol published the third edition of its annual report on Online Jihadist Propaganda. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of major trends and developments in the online propaganda of the most prominent jihadist organisations, namely the Islamic State (IS), al-Qaeda … Read more
Europol Terrorism