Cooperation with third countries is becoming increasingly important to Eurojust’s work. Around 10% of the Agency’s cases already involve a country outside the European Union, underlining the fact that keeping Europe safe increasingly requires judicial cooperation beyond EU borders. Eurojust expects to welcome more liaison prosecutors in the coming years, further reinforcing The Hague as a hub for international criminal justice cooperation.

The amended Seat Agreement was signed by Eurojust President Michael Schmid and Secretary-General of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Christiaan Rebergen at Eurojust’s headquarters.

Eurojust has been hosted by the Netherlands since the start of its activities in 2003. The Agency remains proudly located in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice, alongside institutions including the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and Europol. In 2025 alone, authorities from across Europe and beyond worked together on more than 13 000 cases with Eurojust’s legal and operational support.

During the signing ceremony, Eurojust President Michael Schmid said: Serious crime does not stop at the borders of the European Union, and neither can judicial cooperation. By strengthening the framework for liaison prosecutors from partner countries, we are making it easier for prosecutors around the world to work together when speed, trust and coordination matter most. We are grateful to the Netherlands for its continued support as Eurojust’s host state and proud to continue our work from The Hague, the city of peace and justice.