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On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; …

In December 2025, the EU Anti-Trafficking Hub published a new study examining trafficking in human beings (THB) for the purpose of labour exploitation, drawing on examples from five EU countries. The study analyses how THB for labour exploitation is addressed across national systems, highlighting the complexity of existing legal frameworks and the persistent challenges in distinguishing trafficking from other forms of labour exploitation.

From 4 to 5 December 2025, the Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies met in Vienna to review joint achievements and align future cooperation with broader EU priorities.

Under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus assumed the Council Presidency on 1 January 2026. This news item provides an overview of the Presidency's agenda with a focus on security issues.

As preparations continue for the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) in autumn 2026, the ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board (EFRGB) (→eucrim 2/2024) is playing a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection and other fundamental rights. The …

In the framework of EMPACT, the EU strengthened law enforcement activities against sanctions evasion. Europol launched a new team within its European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to target the circumvention of sanctions following Russia's war against Ukraine. First successful results were achieved by a joint action against illicit vehicle exports to Russia.

Europol and the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC, a specialist research institute based at Sheffield Hallam University, UK) developed a new digital platform called “Help4U” to support children and teenagers experiencing sexual abuse or online harm. …

At the end of November 2025, Europol and Eurojust helped German and Swiss authorities during a coordinated action week in Zurich that led to the takedown of the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service “Cryptomixer”. The service is suspected of having facilitated cybercrime and money laundering since …

At the beginning of 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union modernised its digital communication to enhance openness, transparency, and accessibility for both the general public and legal professionals. This initiative includes the launch of a fully redesigned website; an upgraded and more powerful search engine (InfoCuria); and a new audiovisual platform (CVRIA Web TV).

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented its 2026 Work Programme: “Europe’s Independence Moment”. It addresses current and emerging challenges, including threats to the EU’s security and democratic institutions, geopolitical tensions, economic and industrial risks, and the accelerating impact of climate change.In …