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On 31 October 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/2131 amending Eurojust Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 as regards digital information exchange in terrorism cases entered into force. Through the amended Regulation, Eurojust may now establish a modern Case Management System (CMS) to store operational information as well as a …

A standard form is now available by which to issue requests for judicial cooperation between the competent authorities of the EU and the UK and Northern Ireland. It was designed by the Specialised Committee established by Article 8(1)(r) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between …

In its annual Risk Analysis for the year 2023/2024, Frontex provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges at the EU’s external borders, especially irregular migration, secondary movements and returns as well as cross-border crime. According to the report, in 2022, about 332,000 illegal border-crossings at …

At the beginning of September 2023, Europol published a threat assessment on financial and economic crime. It is the first Europol threat assessment report in this criminal area. Under the title “The other side of the coin: an analysis of financial and economic crime in the EU”, the report deals with all financial and economic crimes affecting the EU.

In its 2023 TE-SAT report, Europol provides a situational overview on terrorism in 2022. The report presents figures and developments within the terrorism landscape in the EU. It compiled the findings of EU Member States and Europol on trends emerging in terrorism over the year 2022.

At the beginning of August 2023, Ms Heli Vesaaja took up her duties as new National Member for Finland at Eurojust. Prior to joining Eurojust, Ms Vesaaja was a member of the International Unit of the Helsinki Prosecutor´s Office. She also served as EJN Contact …

On 5 September 2023, the College of Eurojust appointed Vincent Jamin as Administrative Director of Eurojust. His four-year term started on 1 October 2023. Mr Jamin has long-standing experience working at Eurojust, having held several high-level positions at Eurojust since 2010. Prior to his appointment, …

At the beginning of September 2023, Mr Rudolf Christoffersen took up his duties as liaison prosecutor for Norway at Eurojust. During his career, Mr Christoffersen held positions as public prosecutor in Bergen, as deputy to the Norwegian Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust, and as a member …

For the first time, the Republic of Moldova has stationed a liaison prosecutor at Eurojust. At the beginning of September 2023, Mr Mihail Ivanov took up this new position, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the Moldovan authorities and Eurojust in cases of serious …

The EU Fundamental Rights Agency released a report on protecting human rights defenders at risk. It explores the difficulties defenders face and outlines prospects of a more consistent EU approach.