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Information on Working Arrangements during the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 30 March 2020, the Court of Justice published an important message for parties to the proceedings with regard to its judicial activities during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. According to the information, judicial activity at the Court of Justice continues, with priority being given to … Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
European Court of Justice (ECJ)
Updated Overview on Position of Public Prosecutors in Relation to the EAW
On 30 March 2020, Eurojust published a new version of its country-by-country overview on the position of public prosecutors in relation to the European Arrest Warrant. Read more
EU
Eurojust
European Arrest Warrant
CJEU Transfers Petruhhin Doctrin to EFTA Nationals
On 2 April 2020, the Grand Chamber of the CJEU decided that the outcome of the landmark Petruhhin judgment must be applied by analogy to a national of an EFTA State if his/her extradition is sought by a third country. Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight Fair Trial Concerns: German Court Suspends Execution of Polish EAW
On 17 Februrary 2020, the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe, Germany set aside surrender of a Polish national to Poland because he might not get a fair trial there. The court implements the CJEU's Celmer judgment, arguing that recent reforms on the disciplinary regime of Polish judges probably lead to a real risk to violations of the requested person's fundamental rights. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
European Arrest Warrant
CJEU Ruling in Spanish Rapper Case: Legislation at Time of Offence is Decisive
In the surrender case of rap artist Valtònyc , the CJEU ruled that the executing authority must take into account the law of the issuing State in the version applicable to the facts giving rise to the case in which the EAW was issued. The CJEU gives guidance on the interpretation of the double criminality requirement set out in Art. 2(2) and Art. 2(4) FD EAW. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
Coronavirus Dominates JHA Council Meeting of March 2020
The first formal JHA Council meeting under the Croatian Presidency on 13 March 2020 was dominated by the coronavirus crisis. Ministers discussed civil protection items. Read more
EU
Council
Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: OLAF Detects Fraud and Misuse of EU Funds
OLAF reports on two investigations in which it unveiled fraud and misuse of EU assistance to humanitarian projects in Syria. Read more
EU
OLAF
Protection of Financial Interests
Successful OLAF Operations Against Smuggling
In February 2020, OLAF informed the public about several successful actions against illicit trade and trafficking. Read more
EU
OLAF
OLAF Investigation into Fake COVID-19 Related Products
OLAF fights against fraudsters who make benefit from the distress and needs following the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
EU
OLAF
Brexit – The Way Forward
After the United Kingdom left the EU on 31 January 2020, the EU set its position for the future relationship after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. Read more
EU
Brexit
CCBE Position Paper on AI
In a position paper of March 2020, the CCBE outlines considerations on the legal aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). The CCBE voices several concerns over the use of AI in areas directly concerning the legal profession. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
EP: Resolution on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Making
In a resolution of 12 February 2020, the EP deals with consumer protection as regards AI technology and automated decision making (ADM). It sets out that an examination of the current EU legal framework is needed to check whether it is able to properly respond to AI and ADM. Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
Commission: White Paper on AI
On 19 February 2020, the Commission presented a “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: a European approach to excellence and trust.” The White Paper outlines policy options on how to achieve the dual objectives of promoting the uptake of artificial intelligence and addressing the risks associated with certain uses of this new technology. Read more
EU
Fundamental Rights
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
EP LIBE: AI in Criminal Law
On 20 February 2020, experts reported on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the criminal law framework at a hearing in EP's LIBE committee. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Legislation
MEPs: Revision of EAW Would Open Pandora’s Box
On 20 February 2020, MEPs discussed policy options for the European Arrest Warrant. A number of challenges were raised. MEPs are not eager to revise the FD, however, because this would open “Pandora’s box” and the achievements would (again) be at stake. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant
EPRS Study on European Arrest Warrant
An EPRS report observes that the FD EAW is generally recognised as a successful instrument; however, its application has triggered a number of problems: Also, requested persons experienced difficulties in effectively exercising their procedural rights. Read more
EU
European Arrest Warrant