To call attention to the upcoming entry into application of the EU e-evidence package in 2026, Eurojust organised a meeting on the roles and responsibilities of Member States, service providers and Eurojust in relation to this new legislation. 

The groundbreaking EU e-evidence package will make it faster and easier for law enforcement and judicial authorities to obtain the electronic evidence needed to investigate and prosecute criminals. The new rules introduce the European Production Order (EPOC) and European Preservation Order (EPOC-PR). Under the e-Evidence Regulation, an issuing authority will be able to send an order to provide and/or preserve data directly to a service provider in another Member State, who will have to execute the order within set time limits.

The meeting provided an opportunity for competent authorities and representatives of service providers to discuss case scenarios, the emerging national legislative and technical frameworks and potential operational challenges. This outcome report reflects the issues identified and the role that Eurojust and its partners can play in supporting the practical application of the new legal instruments.