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On 29 September 2021, Eurojust published a report analysing national authorities’ compliance with Eurojust’s written recommendations. They address which State is best placed to prosecute, what the challenges to jurisdiction at the national level are, and corresponding judicial cooperation needs. Eurojust’s written recommendations (or requests) …

On 11 October 2021, the EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice​ (eu-LISA) and Eurojust signed a three-year cooperation plan. Among other issues, the plan establishes access for Eurojust to eu-LISA’s new large-scale …

On 13 August 2021, Europol published the third edition of its annual report on Online Jihadist Propaganda. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of major trends and developments in the online propaganda of the most prominent jihadist organisations, namely the Islamic State (IS), al-Qaeda …

On 7 September 2021, Europol and UNODC introduced their new Cocaine Insights Report. The report reveals a significant increase in cocaine supply to Europe. Cocaine is the second most commonly used drug in Western and Central Europe. Estimates this year suggest some 4.4 million …

On 16 September 2021, Europol and Armenia signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the aim of enhancing their cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime. Under the agreement, both parties may exchange general strategic intelligence, strategic and technical information, and operational information ‒ with the …

In its judgment of 29 September 2021, the General Court dismissed the action brought by Mr Kočner against Europol. The plaintiff was seeking compensation for damage from data leaks.Following the murder of Slovak journalist J. Kuciak and his fiancée M. Kušnírová in Slovakia on …

On 10 September 2021, Mr Pēteris Zilgalvis entered office as Judge of the General Court of the European Union for the period from 10 September 2021 to 31 August 2025.Before joining the General Court, Mr Zilgalvis served as Head of Unit for Digital Innovation …

At the beginning of July 2021, Frontex published a Handbook on Firearms for Border Guards and Customs Officers, providing the latest information onTypes of weapons;Modalities of firearm trafficking;Tactics and equipment to be used during border checks.The Handbook aims to assist …

Following an official request by the Lithuanian authorities asking for assistance with growing migration pressure at the country’s border with Belarus, Frontex launched a rapid border intervention to assist the EU Member State by supplying officers and equipment. In the first week of July 2021, …

On 14 July 2021, the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG) of the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee published its report on the fact-finding investigation into Frontex’s alleged fundamental rights violations (→ eucrim news of 1 April 2021). In general, the report concludes that there is …