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Frontex and EUAA Sign New Working Arrangement 
26 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 22 January 2026, Frontex and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) signed a new Working Arrangement to support Member States by providing technical and operational assistance in the areas of migration, return, asylum, and reception. Read more
EU Frontex
Slovak Whistle-Blower Legislation Sparks Concerns at EPPO 
26 February 2026 (updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission expressing concerns over amendments to the Slovak law on whistle-blower protection. The amendments had just been proposed by the government of the Slovak Republic and were scheduled to be adopted … Read more
EU Rule of Law European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Two Years of the Digital Services Act 
24 February 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
Online platforms in the EU reversed nearly 50 million content moderation decisions following user appeals. This is one of the achievements reported by the Commission on 17 February 2026, two years after the applicability of the EU's Digital Services Act. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation
Assessing Fundamental Rights Risks in High-Risk AI Systems 
24 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
A new report by the FRA assessed how the EU AI Act can be used to ensure effective protection of fundamental rights. The FRA examined the challenges associated with the use of AI in critical domains, including education, employment, migration, law enforcement, and public (social) benefits. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU-India Strategic Agenda 
20 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
The EU-India strategic agenda, endorsed on 27 January 2026, includes commitments to a number of projects designed to significantly deepen and broaden cooperation between the two partners in the fields of justice and home affairs in the coming years. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Law Enforcement Cooperation
Commission Proposes Reform of the Cybersecurity Act 
19 February 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 20 January 2026, the European Commission presented a new cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening the European Union’s resilience against cyber threats. The initiative included a proposal for a revised Cybersecurity Act that would repeal and replace Regulation (EU) 2019/881 and significantly expand the EU’s cybersecurity governance framework. Read more
EU Legislation Digital Space Regulation
Spotlight ECJ: EIO Can Be Issued Instead of EAW 
19 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in Case C-325/24 (Bissilli), the ECJ ruled that a European Investigation Order (EIO) can be issued for the temporary transfer or for a videoconference hearing of an accused person held in custody abroad, if the EIO has an evidential objective and is necessary for the purpose of gathering evidence. The judges in Luxembourg also clarified the relationship between the various refusal grounds set out in Directive 2014/41. Read more
EU European Arrest Warrant European Investigation Order Judicial Cooperation
AG Opinion: Refusal of EAW in Case of Disproportionate Sentence 
18 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In his Opinion in Case C-583/24 (Tagu) released on 22 January 2026, Advocate General (AG) Richard de la Tour addressed the question of whether the threat of enforcement of a manifestly disproportionate custodial sentence can prevent surrender on the basis of a European arrest warrant (EAW). Read more
EU Fundamental Rights European Arrest Warrant
ECJ: Indiscriminate Collection and Unlimited Storage of Biometric and Genetic Data Permissible 
18 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 20 November 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in case C-57/23 ("Policejní prezidium") that the indiscriminate collection and indefinite storage of biometric and genetic data of individuals is permissible, provided that there is an absolute necessity and regular review is guaranteed. Read more
EU Data Protection
ECJ Strengthened Data Protection on Online Marketplaces 
16 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 2 December 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in Case C-492/23 (Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press) that the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for processing the personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform. Read more
EU Data Protection
GRECO's Recent Compliance Reports 
12 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
This news item provides an overview of GRECO compliance reports published in recent months with regard to the follow-up of the 4th and 5th evaluation round. The reports scrutinised GRECO member states' efforts to prevent corruption and promote integrity, firstly among members of parliament, judges and prosecutors (4th round) and secondly in central government and law enforcement agencies (5th round). Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
EU Council Moves Ahead on Data Sharing for US Border Purposes 
12 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the Council adopted a Decision formally opening the way for negotiations on a comprehensive framework agreement between the EU and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications related to border procedures and visa applications. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Council European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
ECJ Reprimands Polish Constitutional Court and Denies its Independence 
10 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In its judgment of 18 December 2025 in infringement proceedings C-448/23 brought by the European Commission against Poland, the ECJ's Grand Chamber postulate that national constitutional courts cannot override the primacy of EU law either by invoking their respective constitutional identity or by means of ultra vires review. Read more
EU Rule of Law Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Europol Report on the Impact of Robotics and Unmanned Systems on Law Enforcement 
9 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 8 December 2025, Europol’s Innovation Lab published a report providing an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems may reshape society, criminal activity, and law enforcement. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Spotlight EP Calls for Improvements to Conditionality Regulation 
9 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 18 December 2025, the plenary session of the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime. After the Conditionality Regulation came into force five years ago, the EP takes stock and draws attention to deficiencies in its implementation. A series of recommendations for improvement are made. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight ECA: EU Anti-Fraud Bodies Could Do Better 
6 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In a special report released on 15 December 2025, the ECA concluded that cooperation between the EPPO and OLAF is affected by inefficient information exchange and the European Commission's oversight of repayments to the EU budget is insufficient. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Freezing of Assets / Confiscation