EPPO: EU Council appoints a new European prosecutor
European prosecutors supervise investigations and prosecutions and, together with the European Chief Prosecutor, form the EPPO College. They are appointed…
Ukrainian refugees: EU member states agree to extend temporary protection
In order to provide certainty for more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees currently living in the EU, the Council agreed…
Anti-Money Laundering Authority: European cities can apply for seat
For the first time, Parliament and Council agreed jointly on the criteria for choosing a new EU body’s host city.…
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EU Commission September infringement package: key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…
EU Commission wants to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war and aggression
The European Commission is proposing today to further extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine from…
Ursula von der Leyen’s 10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission…
Judicial cooperation against terrorism: EU Council adopts new law
The EU Council today gave its final green light on a new EU law that will boost the digital information…
Countering Hizballah’s global networks: Meeting of the U.S. law enforcement coordination group
Participants discussed how Hizballah utilizes the Western Hemisphere as a key logistical and fundraising platform for its global terrorist activities.…
Pig Butchering: FinCEN issues alert on virtual currency investment scam
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to highlight a prominent virtual currency investment scam known as “pig butchering.” Multiple…
Escaping Russia’s war: 4.1m people under temporary EU protection – Eurostat
On 31 July 2023, more than 4.1 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion, had temporary protection status in…
Most wanted Hungarian criminals arrested in Spain with Eurojust support
Three Hungarian criminals on Europol’s European Most Wanted list have been arrested by the Hungarian and Spanish authorities in a…
Eurojust supports Romania and UK in action against human traffickers
Eurojust and Europol have supported authorities in Romania and the United Kingdom (UK) in an operation against the trafficking of…
Equality and non-discrimination: Finnish PM Orpo holds discussions with Government parties
The discussions laid the groundwork for the preparation of the statement and were an opportunity for the parties to express…
Spanish EU Presidency: EU home affairs ministers make progress on migration situation
"We hope that before the end of this month we will have the Council's position and we will also be…
Ukraine: France condemns Russian strikes targeting Odesa
After calling the Black Sea Grain Initiative into question, Russia once again irresponsibly put global food security at risk. France…
Counter-Terrorism: EU and UN expand high-level dialogue on strategic partnership
The EU and the UN discuss current terrorism challenges, notably in West Africa and the Sahel, East Africa, Afghanistan and Central Asia, and the…
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Spanish Presidency: EU Commission President von der Leyen’s press remarks at the joint press conference with PM Sánchez
"We count on the Spanish Presidency to take forward the economic security strategy that we have presented. Not only do…
Human trafficking prosecutors aim at increasing judicial cooperation – Eurojust
It is recognised that the numbers of prosecutions and convictions are still low due to different challenges discussed among the…
Another European blow against the ‘Ndrangheta criminal organisation: 34 arrests
Eurojust and Europol have supported the competent authorities in Italy, Germany and Austria in a new operation against the ‘Ndrangheta…
Yezidi victims in Syria and Iraq: Belgium and Netherlands sign up to joint investigation team
The JIT aims at identifying and potentially prosecuting FTFs who targeted the Yezidi minority during the armed conflict in Syria…
Boosting ammunition production: EU Council ready to negotiate with the EU Parliament
Today EU member states agreed a negotiating mandate on the proposed regulation establishing the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP), which…
Agenda highlights: EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council, 26 June 2023
The tenth meeting of the EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council will take place in Luxembourg on 26 June, and will be chaired by…
EU-US Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs: Joint EU-US statement
The United States and the European Union express strong concern with the rise of violent extremism, based on the rejection…
EU-US joint statement following the EU-US Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs
On 21 June 2023, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-US Ministerial Meeting on…
EBA criticizes management of money laundering and terrorist financing risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its report on money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks associated with EU…
EU Drugs Agency: Upgrade approved by the EU Parliament
Link Extended powers including risk and threat assessments Agency charged with monitoring, preparedness, data analysis...
EP and Council agree to digitalise Schengen visas
Digital visa applications would speed up the process, promote security and lower costs.
Rights for platform workers: EU Council agrees its position
The Council is ready to start negotiations with the European Parliament on a new law that will help millions of gig…
Standards for equality bodies: EU Council agrees its positions
EU employment and social affairs ministers have agreed their position on two proposals that will strengthen the independence and functioning of…
EU Council vows better preparedness against CBRN threats
In light of the increasing number of complex, long-lasting crises that Europe is facing – from Russia’s war of aggression…
EU Ethics Body: EU Commission proposes the creation of common ethics standards for all EU institutions
With the establishment of the Ethics Body there will, for the first time, be common standards for ethical conduct of…
Eurojust helps dismantle network that smuggled hundreds of migrants to Germany
7 June 2023|PRESS RELEASE Eurojust and Europol have assisted judicial and law enforcement authorities in...
EU Commissioners Reynders, Johansson and Dalli are to attend the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council on 8 and 9 June
In the margins of the Council, Commissioner Reynders will have a chance to discuss the penalties for the violation of the EU's…
The EU Commission appoints a new Head of Representation in The Netherlands
Klasja van de Ridder, a Dutch national, will draw on her extensive experience of 28 years in the European Commission, both…
Cum-cum and Cum-ex dividend fraud and tax evasion: Eurojust supports Dutch and Finnish actions
During an action day, two suspects were arrested in the Netherlands and Finland, who are allegedly involved in so-called ‘Cum-Cum’…
Agenda highlights: Justice and Home Affairs Council, 8-9 June 2023
When it comes to Schengen, the European free travel area, the Schengen Council will discuss the overall state of the Schengen…
33 arrests in action against globally active money laundering network
31 May 2023 Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy and Spain have carried out...
Large-scale food fraud and tax evasion: Crackdown on a Lithuanian criminal network
Supported by Eurojust and Europol, judicial and law enforcement authorities in Lithuania, Estonia, France and Germany have dismantled a Lithuanian…
Internal Audit Service: EU Commission appoints new Director-General
This Commission department provides independent advice, opinions and recommendations on the quality and functioning of internal control systems inside the…
GAC: European affairs ministers to discuss rule of law issues
The ministers will begin preparations for the June European Council. The GAC will also hold hearings on respect for the…
U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue: Joint statement
The United States and the European Union discussed their shared priorities in the global fight against terrorism and their assessment…
IMF joins the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
May 23, 2023 Washington DC – May 23, 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the...
MEPs vote to speed up the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets
Brussels, 23 May 2023 Make seizing criminal assets across the EU faster and more efficient ...
Anti-money laundering: EU Commission updates list of high-risk 3rd-country jurisdictions
Brussels, 17 May 2023 The European Commission has updated today the list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions presenting...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
Migrations: EU Commissioner Johansson hosts a High-Level ministerial discussion on resettlement
Brussels, 8 May 2023 Today, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, hosts an online high level...
Dismantling human trafficking network: Eurojust assists Czechia and Finland
25 April 2023 Supported by Eurojust and Europol, judicial and law enforcement authorities in the...
Human trafficking, pimping, money laundering: Romania, Ireland and UK dismantle criminal network
21 April 2023 Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Romania, Ireland and the United Kingdom...
Asylum and migration: EP plenary to vote on key reform proposals
Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to start talks with EU member states on files...
EMCDDA: New cannabinoid HHC in the spotlight as market evolves
Lisbon, 17.04.2023 A closely monitored substance by the name of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is the focus...