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CJEU: Public Prosecutor Executing EIO Cannot Request Preliminary Ruling 
21 October 2021 (updated 3 years, 3 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2021
On 2 September 2021, the CJEU declared the request for a preliminary ruling by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Trento, Italy inadmissible. The question of whether a German tax authority can issue EIOs without validation remains unanswered. Read more
EU European Investigation Order
Slovenian Presidency: State of Play of Legislative JHA Items 
21 October 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Ministers of the EU Member States on 7 October 2021, the Slovenian Council Presidency presented an overview of the state of play of current legislative dossiers in the fields of security and criminal/civil justice. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Council
EP Suggests New Framework on Harmful Tax Practices 
21 October 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 7 October 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution that calls for a reform of the EU policy on harmful tax practices. The resolution makes several recommendations for the future EU work on harmful tax practices. The EP makes a concrete proposal for for a “Framework on Aggressive Tax Arrangements and Low Rates”, which would replace a current soft law instrument on business taxation. Read more
EU Tax Evasion
EPPO: Successful German-Austrian Operation against Controversial Mask Deal 
20 October 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
EPPO investigations into COVID-19-related frauds become increasingly important. On 29/30 September 2021, the EPPO conducted searches in Austria as part of a cross-border investigations into customs fraud in relation to the import of FFP2 masks from China to the EU. The investigations are led by … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
EU Chief Prosecutor: EPPO Is Understaffed 
19 October 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In a discussion with MEPs of the Budgetary Control Committee on 1 October 2021, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi stressed the staff shortages, which prevent the EPPO from effectively fulfilling its duties. Kövesi reported on the first results of EPPO’s activities since its operational … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
General Court Defines Conditions for Public Access to OLAF Final Report 
12 October 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 1 September 2021, the General Court annulled the decision of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) not to grant (partial) access to its final investigation report. Read more
EU OLAF
Implementation Report on PIF Directive 
28 September 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 6 September 2021, the European Commission published a report that assesses deficits as regards the Member States’ legislation implementing Directive 2017/1371 on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (the “PIF Directive”). In general, the Commission concluded that all Member States have transposed the PIF Directive’s main provisions. However, there are outstanding conformity issues. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
EPPO Successfully Cooperates with Guardia di Finanza 
21 September 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 8 and 17 September 2021, the EPPO reported on two cases in which the Office successfully cooperated with the Guardia di Finanza in Italy. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
EPPO and ECA Sign Working Arrangement 
21 September 2021
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 3 September 2021, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) signed a working arrangement. Both bodies emphasise their common interest in the effective fight against fraud, corruption and any other criminal offence or illegal activity adversely affecting the EU’s financial … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Commission Recommends Measures to Improve Journalists’ Safety 
21 September 2021 (updated 5 years ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 16 September 2021, the Commission presented a recommendation that sets out guidance for Member States to take effective, appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Victim Protection
Handbook on Firearms 
20 September 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of July 2021, Frontex published a Handbook on Firearms for Border Guards and Customs Officers, providing the latest information onTypes of weapons;Modalities of firearm trafficking;Tactics and equipment to be used during border checks.The Handbook aims to assist … Read more
EU Frontex
Rapid Border Intervention Launched 
20 September 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Following an official request by the Lithuanian authorities asking for assistance with growing migration pressure at the country’s border with Belarus, Frontex launched a rapid border intervention to assist the EU Member State by supplying officers and equipment. In the first week of July 2021, … Read more
EU Frontex
Scrutiny Working Group Report on Fundamental Rights Violations by Frontex 
20 September 2021 (updated 2 years, 8 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2021
On 14 July 2021, the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG) of the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee published its report on the fact-finding investigation into Frontex’s alleged fundamental rights violations (→ eucrim news of 1 April 2021). In general, the report concludes that there is … Read more
EU Frontex
Handbook on Coast Guard Functions 
20 September 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Frontex, together with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), developed a Practical Handbook to enhance cooperation between coast guard functions across the EU. The handbook aims at further improving cross-border and cross-sector collaboration between civilian and military authorities … Read more
EU Frontex
EJN 2019-2020 Activity Report 
20 September 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of July 2021, the EJN published its Report on Activities and Management for the period 2019-2020. The report deals with the following:The EJN’s contribution to judicial cooperation in criminal matters, especially regarding the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), the European Investigation … Read more
EU European Judicial Network (EJN)
Eurojust Assesses its Cooperation with Serbia 
20 September 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Since the appointment of the first liaison officer from Serbia at Eurojust (Ms Gordana Janicijevic) in March 2020, the number of cases with Serbian involvement at Eurojust has increased considerably. Eurojust registered 65 new cases originating in or concerning Serbia in its first year, … Read more
EU Eurojust