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ECJ Ruled on Concept of "External Accountants" in AML Directive
On 5 December 2024, the ECJ delivered a ruling on the personal scope of application of the fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (Directive (EU) 2015/849). The underlying Latvian proceedings concerned the question of whether a company (a legal person) that provides accounting services for entities affiliated … Read more
Thomas Wahl
EU
Money Laundering
High-Risk Areas of Corruption in the EU: In-Depth Report Highlights Six Vulnerable Sectors
A comprehensive report released in November 2024 and commissioned by the European Commission has mapped and analyzed high-risk areas of corruption in the European Union. The study will feed the EU strategy against corruption, which is prepared by the Commission and will set out actions … Read more
Dr. Anna Pingen
EU
Corruption
GRECO: New President and Vice-President
At its 98th Plenary Meeting (held in Strasbourg from 18 to 22 November 2024), the representatives of the 48 GRECO member states elected David Meyer from the United Kingdom as new President. He succeeds Marin Mrčela, Justice of the Supreme Court of the … Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
Poland: Rule-of-Law Developments in the Second Half of 2024
After the previous PiS government had been replaced by the new Polish government under the leadership of Donald Tusk at the end of 2023, the reappraisal and reversal of judicial reforms in Poland that jeopardised the rule of law has started (→previous overview in eucrim … Read more
EU
Rule of Law
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Switzerland
On 25 November 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Switzerland. The report assessed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Switzerland to prevent corruption among persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and members of the law enforcement authorities.According to … Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
PL, DK, CY: New Cycle of Trio of Council Presidencies
With the Council Presidency assumed by Poland on 1 January 2025, a new cycle of trio presidencies with common political priorities started. Denmark and Cyprus will take over in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026, respectively. Read more
Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council
Programme of the Polish Council Presidency
Poland assumed the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the period from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 under the motto “Security, Europe!” The priorities of the Polish Presidency programme focus on supporting activities that strengthen European security in all its dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health. Read more
EU
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Council
Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join Schengen
Following a decision by the Council on 12 December 2024, Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025. Internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania are lifted. As of 1 January 2025, citizens enjoy unrestricted land travel between … Read more
EU
Schengen
New European Commission Takes Office
This news item summarises the main priorities of the newly formed European Commission, including the responsibilities of the Commissioners responsible for justice and home affairs and anti-fraud matters. Read more
EU
Commission
Europol Intensifies Cooperation with Chile
In November 2024, Europol and Chile signed two legal instruments that put in practice a Working Arrangement that is in force since May 2021. On the basis of this Working Arrangement, the two parties were able to sign a Liaison Officer Agreement and a Memorandum … Read more
EU
Europol
Sixth SIRIUS Report
At the end of November 2024, Eurojust, Europol, and the European Judicial Network (EJN) published the 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union (EU) Electronic Evidence Situation Report. The report provides an overview of the electronic evidence landscape in the EU from the perspective of law enforcement, the judiciary, and service providers. Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
European Judicial Network (EJN)
e-Evidence
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Signs Working Arrangement with Singapore
On 28 November 2024, Europol and the law enforcement authorities of Singapore signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen their cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime and terrorism. This Working Arrangement paves the way for further negotiations on related implementing agreements, such as a SIENA … Read more
EU
Europol
EU Reactions to Russian War against Ukraine: Overview October – November 2024
This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It includes the European Council conclusions reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s continued aggression and the new legal framework establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism. Read more
Council of Europe
Ukraine conflict
GRECO's President Statement to Mark International Anti-Corruption Day
On occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, held every year on 9 December, the President of GRECO, Marin Mrčela, emphasised the connection between the protection of democracy and anti-corruption efforts. He stated: “Against the risk of democratic backsliding, it is crucial that governments prove … Read more
Council of Europe
Corruption
Shutdown of Global Illegal Streaming Service
On 26 November 2024, one of the largest illegal streaming services was shut down in a major operation involving Italian, Croatian, Dutch, Romanian, Swedish, Swiss, and UK authorities. The illegal service offered films, series, and TV channels, including sports channels, and served more than 22 … Read more
EU
Europol
Eurojust
Counterfeiting & Piracy
Cybercrime
Spotlight Europol Report: Benefits and Challenges of AI for Law Enforcement
For the first time, Europol’s Innovation Lab has published an Observatory Report on AI and Policing, which aims to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by law enforcement. The report seeks to show how … Read more
EU
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Space Regulation
Europol