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On 11 March 2026, the European Parliament (EP) approved a revised Framework Agreement between the EP and the European Commission. The revision further develops an existing 2010 Agreement, reflecting more than a decade of institutional practice, and the evolution of the EP's role during that time.

On 18 January 2025, upon appeal, the Grand Chamber of the ECJ largely set aside two judgments of the General Court that declined Frontex's liability for damages in the context of joint return operations and pushbacks from Greece to Türkiye. The ECJ's judgments are likely to send a strong signal taking account of the changing role of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.

On 22 December 2025, a new Regulation amending Europol's mandate was published in the EU's Official Journal. The Regulation strengthens Europol's support and enhances police cooperation in preventing and combatting migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

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.

The article examines the investigative role of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the procedural rights implications arising from its anti-fraud activities.

The first Association was formally constituted in Rome in October 1990. Today, there are 32 associations altogether, representing all the Member States (except Cyprus), plus Croatia, San Marino, Switzerland, and Turkey. AGON, the bulletin of the Associations, was first published in April 1993. It was replaced by eucrim in 2006. The Associations meanwhile function as a network and serve as a forum in the field of European criminal law and the protection of the financial interests of the European Union. They are made up of representatives from the legal and judicial professions (academics and practitioners) as well as other law…

The ongoing spread of social networking pages such as Facebook and Google+ recently sparked the interest of German security agencies. In a statement of 14 July 2011, the federal government acknowledged the relevance and conduct of criminal investigations on social networking pages. The government takes …

Dear Readers, One of the fastest growing needs in information management for global networks is cybersecurity and its related policies. The leading role of information technology and the growth of e-commerce have made cybersecurity essential to the economy and the operation of infrastructure systems. In the past year, the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has been actively strengthening bridges with fellow EU agencies that are part of its “Justice, Freedom and Security” cluster. With its mission to protect information, ENISA has been called upon to provide insight, expert advice, and guidance to its fellow agencies in order to…

This article focuses on the rights of victims in Slovenian criminal law. The main questions here are whether Slovenia has fully implemented the EU Framework Decision of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings, whether our legislation on victims poses any …