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In its Annual Risk Analysis for the years 2024/2025 (released on 18 July 2024), Frontex looks at the evolving risks and challenges at the EU's external borders. The report is intended to serve as a strategic guide for policymakers, operational leaders, and partners both inside …

This news item continues the reporting on key EU reactions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022: the impact of the invasion on the EU’s internal security policy, on criminal law, and on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. It covers the period from July to September 2024.

The EDPS released 20 initiatives which will be promoted in 2024 - the year of the EDPS' 20 anniversary.

In her political guidelines of 18 July 2024, re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out her priorities for the next European Commission for the years 2024 to 2029. Under the motto “Europe’s choice”, the guidelines emphasise the European Union's choice to unite its societies and values, to ensure democratic values, to face new realities, and to be bold and ambitious.

At its meeting in Brussels on 27 June 2024, the European Council agreed on the Strategic Agenda for the years 2024-2029. For the years 2024 to 2029, the Strategic Agenda envisages a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe.

This news item summarises the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency in the area of justice and home affairs. Hungary assumed the Presidency on 1 July 2024; it lasts until 31 December 2024.

On 2 September 2024, Mr Philip Schotland took up his duties as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust. Prior to taking on this position, Mr Schotland served as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor (since July 2022). Before that, he was a public prosecutor in Basel-City, …

Figures show that 76% of criminal groups in the EU are active in two to seven countries. Their profits from illicit activities are estimated at around €139 billion annually. To enhance the fight against organised crime, a new network was launched at the beginning of …

On 16 July 2025, the Commission adopted the decision confirming Sweden's participation in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The EPPO will be operational in Sweden 20 days after the appointment of the European Prosecutor from Sweden, which is expected in autumn 2024. Sweden had …

This news item provides an overview of the amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice and of the General Court that entered into force on 1 September 2024. The reform package includes a new version of the Practice Directions to Parties concerning cases brought before the Court of Justice and a new version of the General Court's Practice Rules for the implementation of its Rules of Procedure.