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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OLAF fights against fraudsters who make benefit from the distress and needs following the coronavirus outbreak.