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On 28 October 2025, the World Justice Project released its latest Rule of Law Index 2025, warning that the global erosion of rule-of-law standards had deepened significantly over the past year. Also EU countries traditionally perceived as stable recorded worrisome declines, according to the Index.

On 2 October 2025, the ECJ held that EU law precludes national compensation schemes for victims of violent intentional crimes that, as a matter of principle, exclude compensation for pain and suffering.

According to AG Medina, compliance with the right to the protection of personal data does not require prior authorisation by a judicial authority in competition investigations provided that the seizure is subject to adequate and effective procedural safeguards.

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 …

In cooperation with Italian national authorities, the EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA), and Europol, Frontex conducted a two-week pilot exercise on Lampedusa in October 2025 to test the EU’s new screening process. This exercise was part of the preparatory measures for implementing the EU Pact …

At the beginning of October 2025, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Labour Authority (ELA) jointly launched a new practical guide designed to support labour inspectors in identifying and addressing labour exploitation in the workplace.The guide applies to several categories …

With the gradual introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which was rolled out on 12 October 2025 and is scheduled for full implementation by 10 April 2026 (→eucrim 2/2025, 111), the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published two new guides to support …

On 3 October 2025, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted Resolution 2628 (2025) on the use of artificial intelligence in migration, asylum, and border management. While acknowledging that AI can improve efficiency, search and rescue operations, and access to information for migrants …

At the beginning of October 2025, Frontex published its Annual Activity Report for 2024, outlining how the Agency worked with EU Member States, Schengen Associated Countries, and international partners to strengthen border management across land, sea, and air throughout the year. The report details …

At the end of September 2025, Frontex released an update of its Handbook on Contingency Planning for Border Management and Return. The handbook offers practical guidance to EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries on how to prepare for and respond to crises at their …