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On 24 June 2025, the European Commission presented a Communication that sets out the "Roadmap for lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement". It provides for key actions in six key areas, including data retention, lawful interception and AI solutions for law enforcement.

In its judgment in BAJI Trans of 1 August 2025, the ECJ provided important clarifications on the scope and application of the principle that the more lenient law should apply in criminal cases. This so-called principle lex posterior mitius is enshrined in the last sentence of Art. 49(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.

In May 2025, the first verdict by a Dutch court was handed down in a case that was investigated and prosecuted by the EPPO in Rotterdam. The case concerned cross-border VAT carousel fraud related to trade with consumer electronics, causing an estimated damage of over …

On 9 July 2025, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution to address the sharp rise in substandard and potentially dangerous goods entering the EU from non-EU webshops. The resolution underlined the need for stronger customs controls, improved risk analysis, and greater digitalisation of import procedures.

At the end of August 2025, Dr. Anikó Orosz started her term at Eurojust as the new National Member for Hungary. In her longstandig career as public prosecutor, Ms Orosz served at a Budapest District Prosecution Office, at the Chief Prosecution Office of the …

On 7 May 2025, the College of the EPPO appointed Ms Selomey Yamadjako as its new Administrative Director. The Administrative Director acts as the EPPO's legal representative for administrative and budgetary matters and is responsible for implementing the EPPO's budget. Prior to joining the EPPO, …

On 26 March 2025, the European Chief Prosecutor informed the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the European Commission that the EPPO College decided to open an administrative inquiry into potential misconduct by the Bulgarian European Prosecutor within the scope of an ongoing …

In an opinion, delivered on 8 May 2025, Advocate General Sánchez-Bordona proposed that the European Data Protection Supervisor should have the right to action against amendments to the Europol Regulation concerning the processing of personal data by Europol.

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement, the Council adopted a joint declaration on 12 June 2025. In it, it reaffirmed its commitment to investing in a common Schengen area as a single travel area without internal border controls and to ensuring sound management of external borders, more effective action against illegal migration and a high level of internal security.

This 2-day conference (co-funded by the EU Anti-Fraud Programme) brings together legal professionals, policymakers, and academics to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of fraud investigation in view of new institutions at the scene and technological advancement.