At the centre of discussions is the development of Eurojust’s Vision 2035, an ambitious initiative that will define the agency’s strategic direction for the next decade. National prosecution services are playing a central role in shaping this vision, ensuring that Eurojust continues to respond to operational needs on the ground while remaining a trusted hub for judicial cooperation.

Participants are also contributing to a crucial debate on the future legal framework of Eurojust. Following the first evaluation of the Eurojust regulation, the European Commission is preparing an impact assessment that could lead to a revision of the agency’s mandate. The outcome has the potential to significantly strengthen how Eurojust supports cross-border investigations, enhances international cooperation and responds to evolving security threats.

Against this backdrop, the Forum not only enables discussion but also gives Europe’s prosecutors a direct channel to shape the tools, structures and partnerships that will define judicial cooperation in the years ahead. The Consultative Forum is chaired by the Attorney General of Cyprus and the Director of Prosecutions in Ireland, whose Member States hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026, along with the Eurojust presidency.

Eurojust President Mr Michael Schmid said: This 20th edition of the Consultative Forum offers a moment to reflect on two decades of Eurojust strengthening judicial cooperation across Europe, while setting our sights firmly on the future. The forum highlighted how essential close judicial cooperation is in addressing today’s increasingly global criminal landscape. The insights of national prosecution services are vital in shaping Eurojust’s future, ensuring the agency continues to support prosecutors effectively and respond to evolving security challenges.

Attorney-General of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. George L. Savvides said: On the 20th anniversary of the Consultative Forum we are called upon, to discuss ways of enhancing judicial cooperation across Europe. This meeting stands as a pivotal occasion for discussing the present but also looking into the future of how Eurojust can best support judicial cooperation, not only within the EU and its EU partners but also beyond European borders. What we should aim is to provide Eurojust with a vision and a clear pathway for its future development and abilities in order to assist our National Authorities to fight cross border crime.

Director of Public Prosecutions in Ireland, Ms Catherine Pierse said: Today’s Forum is an important reminder of how sustained and effective judicial cooperation is addressing increasingly complex and cross-border criminal threats. As we look to the future, it is essential that Eurojust continues to evolve in step with the operational needs of national prosecution services. By working together, we can ensure that Eurojust remains a strong, responsive, and forward-looking partner, equipped to support prosecutors across Europe and beyond in delivering justice in an ever-changing security landscape.