Legal definition of the crime of genocide and its historical origins, constitutive elements and contemporary developments Presentation of the work of the Iraqi National Center for International Judicial Cooperation Recent genocide convictions in Germany and Sweden committed against the Yezidi...

On 27 and 28 November 2024, Eurojust hosted its annual counter-terrorism meeting, which gathered specialised prosecutors and other experts from EU Member States and third countries, as well as representatives from EU institutions. Participants discussed best practices and the latest challenges in...

On 20-21 November 2024, Eurojust hosted its eighth annual meeting on migrant smuggling. The event brought together practitioners from a number of Member States, non-EU countries, Western Balkan countries and EU southern partner countries. It provided a platform for identifying operational challenges...

Established in October 2024, the National Authorities Against Impunity (IMPNA) project aims to contribute to criminal judicial accountability for core international crimes (CICs) by enhancing the cooperation between civil society organisations and national authorities investigating and prosecuting...

The 2024 report on ‘Common Challenges in Cybercrime’ is a collaborative effort between Eurojust and Europol that addresses both persistent and emerging challenges in the realm of cybercrime. This year’s report provides updates on significant developments and introduces information about new...

The fight against drug-related organised crime is a priority for the EU and its Member States. Following a proposal from the European Commission, endorsed by the Ministers of Justice from all EU Member States, the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) was officially launched on 25-26...

Romania’s intellectual property (IP) crime landscape reveals growing challenges in combating digital piracy, counterfeiting, and the smuggling of counterfeit goods. With one of the EU’s busiest borders, Romania is particularly vulnerable to the import and distribution of counterfeit products...

Denmark has developed an effective model for addressing IP crime, through the centralisation of investigative and judicial functions and the establishment of a robust institutional framework, reinforced by informal and highly effective collaborations between partner agencies and rightholders...

This fourth edition of the case-law of national courts on intellectual property (IP) provides new summaries of national courts’ judgments in the area of intellectual property crime (IPC), touching on some of the most prevalent legal issues in this crime area. The cases selected deal with a range of...

With the rise of the internet and e-commerce platforms, consumers have increasingly turned to online websites to purchase medication. However, the use of online websites can be problematic, as many existing online services are unregulated or operated by illicit actors who sell falsified or...