60 https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/genocide-prosecution-network-39th-meeting-explores-unlawful-attacks-against-journalists https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/genocide-prosecution-network-39th-meeting.jpg The 39th meeting of theEuropean Network for investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes(Genocide Prosecution Network) took place from 22 to 23 April 2026. Hosted at Eurojust under the chairmanship of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the two-day meeting brought together around 150 participants in person, including representatives from national investigative and prosecutorial authorities, international accountability mechanisms and civil society. The meeting focused on how attacks against journalists in situations of armed conflict can be investigated and prosecuted as core international crimes.Key discussions centred on understanding the realities faced by journalists on the ground, particularly as attacks have become more frequent in recent conflicts; examining when such attacks may constitute core international crimes under international humanitarian law; and exploring the use of journalistic material as evidence in criminal proceedings. Representatives from France, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Sweden also shared best practices and… Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 9c190b73-df64-4ae2-9e6d-9af6fea7d527 Genocide Prosecution Network https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/inter-regional-workshop-admissibility-encrypted-evidence-brings-together-prosecutors-and-law https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/wb-group.jpg The inter-regional workshop Handling admissibility of evidence obtained from encrypted networks: operational experience, prosecutorial strategies and evolving jurisprudence in the EU, Western Balkans and countries of the Eastern Partnership was organised by Eurojust through its Western Balkans Criminal Justice (WBCJ) Project, jointly with the WB PACT II and TOPCOP projects at CEPOL in partnership with Europol. The event brought together prosecutors and law enforcement representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine, alongside representatives from EU Member States, Eurojust National Members and experts from Eurojust and Europol.The first day focused on plenary sessions and case presentations. Europol provided an overview of its Operational Taskforce LIMIT and its role in facilitating analytical and operational cooperation to extract encrypted data and support investigations. Eurojust and the… Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 83672f84-1508-4c8c-b6a9-bf6567d695f1 Third countries WB CRIM JUST https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/strengthening-fight-against-organised-drug-trafficking-ejocns-3rd-plenary-meeting https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/ejocn-s-3rd-plenary-meeting.jpg The European Judicial Network on Organised Crime (EJOCN) held its third Plenary Meeting on 16-17 April under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency. Network members gathered to discuss recent developments and strengthen professional cooperation in addressing organised crime and related drug trafficking. The meeting also welcomed Latin American prosecutors as guest participants, highlighting the importance of international collaboration. Discussions focused on cooperation with Latin American jurisdictions within the framework of EMPACT Operational Action 2.8 (Operational Action Plan CCH) on strengthening operational cooperation in relation to drug trafficking between EU and Latin American judicial authorities, as well as case presentations on international drug trafficking investigations, underground banking and crime as a service.The agenda featured thematic deep dives the new French… Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 6e6d24c4-4acb-4edf-baff-855a13dacf52 Organised crime EJOCN https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/authorities-albania-and-attorney-generals-office-colombia-set-two-joint-investigation-teams https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/albania-colombia-jit.png On 8 and 9 April 2026, the authorities of Albania and the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia set up two joint investigation teams (JITs) with the support of Eurojust. The JITs aim to facilitate investigations and prosecutions in cases involving the trafficking of human beings from Latin America to Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The two JITs were signed at Eurojust alongside two coordination meetings, which enabled the participating authorities to exchange information, identify investigative priorities and discuss coordinated judicial measures to address the cross-border nature of the criminal networks involved.This is the first time that Albania and the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia have established joint investigation teams together, marking an important step in strengthening interregional cooperation between Latin America and the Western Balkans. It also reflects Eurojust's continued efforts to enhance… Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 65602b2b-28c6-45ab-a8e5-32de7fcae4ca Joint investigation teams Third countries WB CRIM JUST Albania https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/ejn-launches-fiches-belges-bosnia-and-herzegovina-and-kosovo-support-wbcj-project https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/wbcj-logo.png The European Judicial Network (EJN) has launched the EJN Fiches Belges for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo*, which are now available on the EJN website. These are the final two fiches covering the Western Balkans, now fully accessible online thanks to the support of the Western Balkans Criminal Justice (WBCJ) Project, thereby completing the Network’s coverage of the region. The tool outlines the applicability of investigative measures that may be requested through Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA), as well as any additional national procedural requirements for the execution of such requests. The newly published fiches provide comprehensive and practical information on the legal systems and criminal procedures of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo*.The integration of information on the legal systems of the Western Balkans into the EJN website is a key priority for EJN, aimed at facilitating more effective and streamlined judicial cooperation with EU Member States.The… Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 bcb0f0a1-6ce8-47fd-b92e-12109916cfa1 WB CRIM JUST https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/47th-regular-meeting-european-judicial-network-discusses-key-developments-judicial-cooperation https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/20260212-47th-ejn-group-picture-1.jpg The 47th Regular Meeting of theEuropean Judicial Network (EJN) took place on 11-12 February 2026 in The Hague, bringing together EJN Contact Points from EU Member States, EU candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as from EJN associated countries. The EJN Regular Meeting is a plenary meeting held once a year in The Hague, as provided for in Article 6 of Council Decision 2008/976/JHA of 16 December 2008 on the European Judicial Network. Its purpose is to discuss key developments in judicial cooperation in criminal matters and the involvement of the EJN in this area.Over the two days, participants exchanged on updates from EU Member States and partner countries, providing an overview of recent developments relevant to judicial cooperation in criminal matters. These exchanges allowed Contact Points to share information on current issues… Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 35a5e47d-3080-4d36-acf6-abebab7968b1 EJN https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/tri-regional-event-strengthening-judicial-cooperation-tackle-drug-trafficking-routes-west-africa-western-balkans-eu-ports https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/wb-crim-just-group-picture-below1.jpg A tri-regional event on tackling drug trafficking routes via West Africa, the Western Balkans and EU ports through enhanced judicial cooperation took place on 11-12 February at Eurojust. Eurojust, through its Western Balkans Criminal Justice (WBCJ) Project, jointly organised with the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN)a tri-regional conference bringing together prosecutors from 20 jurisdictions representing the Western Balkans, EU Member States and West Africa, with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to address emerging drug trafficking routes and strengthen judicial cooperation.Representatives from Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guinea,… Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 ac3ff949-8fd0-4350-889a-7f2d176a293d Joint investigation teams Third countries WB CRIM JUST https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/1st-meeting-regional-network-investigation-and-prosecution-genocide-crimes-against-humanity https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/dakar-picture.jpg The first meeting of the Regional Network for the investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Western Africa took place on 4–5 February in Dakar, Senegal. The event brought together representatives of judicial and law enforcement authorities from the region, alongside international stakeholders and civil society organisations, to advance cooperation related to core international crimes. The establishment of the Regional Network builds on the participation of a delegation from The Gambia, Guinea and Senegal in the most recent meeting of the European Network for the investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes (Genocide Prosecution Network) in November 2025. The visit, facilitated by the National Authorities against Impunity Project, also provided an opportunity for exchanges with key international and national partners and highlighted a shared interest in reinforcing regional judicial cooperation and facilitating information exchange in… Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 507b1226-9b1e-4dfb-9ddd-602dd555d5c8 Genocide Prosecution Network Third countries IMPNA https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/7th-emjnet-meeting-focuses-conflict-jurisdictions-and-joint-investigations-teams-jits https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/emj-1.jpg A EuroMed Justice Network (EMJNet) meeting was held on 3-4 February at Eurojust, in The Hague, bringing together 33 criminal justice practitioners from six South Partner Countries (SPCs) – Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Palestine* – and 11 EU Member States participating in the EuroMed Justice project. The meeting addressed the topics of conflict of jurisdiction and Joint Investigation Teams (JITs). During the meeting, Eurojust’s Casework Unit and the JITs Network Secretariat presented the support Eurojust can provide in the field of judicial cooperation, including in relation to parallel investigations, conflict of jurisdiction and JITs. Participants presented a number of cases concerning conflict of jurisdiction and JITs, including situations in which non-EU Member States conducted parallel investigations or supported a JIT without being a formal member.Drawing on their own experience, participants discussed the challenges, benefits and suitability of JITs and shared best practices.… Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100 7f5d4edf-bf0b-4bba-86d8-cbd1589dc6ee Joint investigation teams EuroMed Justice https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/icpa-receives-eur-5-million-continue-investigations-crime-aggression-against-ukraine https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/web-icpa-extension.jpg The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA), hosted at Eurojust, has received EUR 5 million from the European Commission to continue supporting the national investigations into the crime of aggression related to the war in Ukraine. The continuation of the ICPA will ensure that the foundation is laid for the upcoming Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. TheICPA, founded in July 2023, is a unique judicial hub embedded in Eurojust to support national investigations into the crime of aggression related to the war in Ukraine. Thanks to the ICPA, independent prosecutors from Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Romania can work closely together. The hub enables prosecutors to exchange information and evidence and agree on a common investigative and prosecutorial strategy.By receiving EUR 5 million from the European Commission, the ICPA will now be able to continue its work until December 2026. During ameeting in… Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 2bd2bbbe-7dda-4fb1-bfe8-acd70f9048dc Core international crimes Joint investigation teams Ukraine conflict Ukraine https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojusts-cross-border-investigations-2025-continued-fight-organised-crime https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/web-image-casework-highlights.png In 2025, the EU’s judicial cooperation hub worked together with national authorities from all over the globe to solve complex cross-border investigation and take action against organised criminal networks harming our societies every day. From drug trafficking networks, to large-scale credit card fraud and art trafficking, Eurojust was at the heart of combatting serious organised crime in 2025. Some highlights of our 2025 casework:Criminal network trafficking drugs throughout Europe since 2019 dismantledEurojust supported Slovak, Hungarian, German and Spanish authorities to arrest 22 members of a criminal network suspected of importing drugs from outside the European Union into Europe. The well-organised hierarchical structure of the network made it possible for the group to traffic drugs worth EUR 175 million. Eurojust coordinated the action day from their premise in The Hague and assisted the execution of European Arrest Warrants and European Investigation Orders. During the… Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 4ff791e0-8132-422c-a670-51a1f77efd0b Organised crime Criminal investigation https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/second-edition-wbcj-winter-academy-prepares-next-generation-western-balkans-prosecutors-and https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/athens-meeting-participants.jpg The Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project (WBCJ), with the support of the JITs Network Secretariat at Eurojust, successfully held the second edition of the Winter Academy on Judicial Cooperation in Cross-Border Organised Crime from 9 to 12 December 2025 at the European Public Law Organization Headquarters in Athens, Greece. This annual training programme is designed for entry-level prosecutors and judges from the Western Balkans, focusing this year on money laundering and asset recovery. After the first edition on cybercrime, online fraud and e-evidence in 2024, this year’s Winter Academy focused on another topic of particular relevance to international cooperation and to the Western Balkan region: money laundering and asset recovery.Over four days, participants engaged with presentations by various EU experts and participated in interactive sessions, practical exercises, and simulations aimed at strengthening their understanding of complex judicial cooperation mechanisms.The training featured expert speakers and trainers from across Europe, including public prosecutors, the… Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 862419a9-b10e-4101-b09a-32a13db2ed1b Cybercrime Electronic evidence Greece JITs Network WB CRIM JUST North Macedonia https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/european-judicial-cybercrime-network-strengthens-resolve-fight-digital-threats-19th-plenary https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/ejcn-19th-meeting-group-stairs.png The European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN) convened its 19th plenary meeting on 4 and 5 December 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the fight against cybercrime. The meeting, hosted by Eurojust, brought together 62 experts from 26 countries to discuss critical topics, including cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and data retention. The EJCN's meeting took place against a backdrop of increasing concern about the potential impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, and the need for a coordinated response to mitigate these threats. Participants explored ways to enhance cooperation and coordination in the fight against disinformation and hybrid warfare, and to promote the use of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to support the work of judicial authorities.A key aim of the meeting was to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices among participants, and to identify areas for… Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 93218720-2607-43c0-9b8b-9a7657e5e149 Cybercrime EJCN https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojust-hosts-22nd-crimex-meeting-euromed-justice-project https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/emj-logo-list-0.png On 3–4 December 2025, Eurojust hosted the 22nd CrimEx meeting in The Hague as part of the 6th phase of the EuroMed Justice (EMJ) Project. The event brought together criminal justice representatives from seven South Partner Countries (SPCs) and seven European Union Member States. Participants focused on technical and strategic aspects of international judicial cooperation, exchanging insights on challenges and best practices in combating trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling. The 22nd CrimEx meetingprovided an update on the activities of the EMJ project. Theoutcomes from the 6th EMJNet meeting focusing on drug trafficking were shared for the CrimEx representatives’ consideration and discussion, with the aim to identify consolidated input to be transmitted to the EuroMed PG Forum during its next meeting planned for summer 2026. CrimEx representatives were also invited to have strategic exchanges on challenges and best practices related to trafficking in human beings/migrant smuggling and asset recovery.Additionally, recently organised TAF activities were… Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 73355811-c499-4329-a796-6f410f67b1a5 Migrant smuggling Trafficking in human beings Third countries EuroMed Justice https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/high-level-meeting-between-prosecutors-general-latin-american-and-western-balkan-partners https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/wbcj-lac-meetings-1.jpg A high-level meeting between Prosecutors General from eleven Latin American countries and four Western Balkan countries took place on 2–3 December 2025 at Eurojust premises. This meeting was part of a wider three-day event that brought together senior judicial representatives from Latin American, Western Balkan and MENA partners, in one of the largest assemblies of third-country partners ever hosted at Eurojust. The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation between these regions and the EU, and among the regions themselves. This joint effort aims to reinforce collective responses to serious and organised crime, which continues to evolve with an increasingly transnational dimension.The meeting opened with a high-level panel featuring addresses by… Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 ba1110ce-b9a4-47b0-ac3e-28dc920f23a5 Third countries WB CRIM JUST https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojust-annual-meeting-counter-terrorism-addresses-emerging-trends https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/web-eurojust-annual-meeting-on-counter-terrorism.jpg Judicial practitioners from 33 countries gathered at Eurojust for its annual meeting on counter-terrorism. The event brought together specialised prosecutors and other experts from EU Member States and third countries, as well as representatives from EU institutions, to address the ever-evolving terrorist threat. The meeting was opened by Mr Michael Schmid, Eurojust President, who emphasised the increasing need for cooperation between counter-terrorism practitioners, underlining that the threat of terrorism in Europe remains very much alive. Mr Baudoin Thouvenot, National Member for France and Chair of the Eurojust Counter-Terrorism Team, reaffirmed Eurojust’s commitment to continuing to assist Member States with terrorism-related investigations and prosecutions in the best possible manner. Insights into the main priorities for countering terrorism at EU level, including updates on the upcoming EU… Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100 3f7969fb-686a-4f29-8db0-6cb209516202 Terrorism https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/western-balkan-prosecutors-and-law-enforcement-tackle-environmental-crime-during-paris-study https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/environmental-crime-meeting.jpg The Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project (WBCJ) organised a study visit on environmental crime in Paris, France, on 24–25 November 2025, following the successful regional conference held in Ohrid in June 2025. Prosecutors and law enforcement representatives from across the Western Balkans participated in the two-day programme to exchange expertise and gain practical insights into the French system for investigating and prosecuting environmental crime. The agenda featured exchanges with the French National Gendarmerie’s Environment and Health Command (CESAN) on its organisational structure and operational capabilities, case studies on trafficking-related investigations, and discussions on illicit financial flows associated with environmental offences. Western Balkans prosecutors also joined an… Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100 0428cfcd-e4d9-48f3-8685-39a511da33f4 Environmental crime WB CRIM JUST https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/euromed-justice-and-south-partner-countries-advance-collective-efforts-against-financial-crime https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/emj-logo-list-0.png On 18-20 November 2025, the EuroMed Justice project hosted a meeting in The Hague as part of a Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) activity, aimed to enhance the capacities of South Partner Countries (SPCs) in money laundering and asset recovery efforts. The meeting, requested by the Lebanese and Algerian judicial authorities, received positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the chance to connect with colleagues from neighbouring countries, and gain valuable insights into combating financial crimes. The three-day meeting saw the participation of 15 representatives from Algeria, Lebanon and Palestine*. Attendees learned about international legal frameworks and standards that guide anti-money laundering efforts, as well as more detailed explorations of the legal elements, stages, and typologies of money laundering and the deceptive methods employed by perpetrators. The discussions further concerned parallel financial investigations and prosecutions and advanced methodologies for the identification and tracing of criminal assets.Participants valued the exchange of experiences and expertise, which fostered a sense of cooperation and collaboration among the representatives. The meeting… Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100 2ab69926-7d77-4842-baa5-ba57e21c6976 Economic crimes Third countries EuroMed Justice https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/genocide-prosecution-network-38th-annual-meeting-explores-new-technologies https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/lady-justice.jpg The 38th meeting of the European Network for investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes (Genocide Prosecution Network) took place from 19 to 20 November 2025. Hosted at Eurojust and under the chairmanship of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the two-day meeting included about 150 participants, including representatives from national investigative and prosecutorial authorities, international accountability mechanisms, and civil society. The central focus of the meeting was how new technologies are reshaping justice for core international crimes, offering transformative potential for investigations and prosecutions, but also legal and ethical challenges. Key discussions at the meeting centred on how open source information (OSI), satellite imagery, and 3D modelling tools are transforming the documentation and investigation of large-scale atrocities. In conflict zones where access is often restricted, digital platforms and social media can serve as vital sources of evidence. During the meeting, case studies were presented to illustrate how visualisation technologies could enhance judicial understanding of complex events. However, participants also acknowledged significant hurdles, from verifying the authenticity and reliability of digital data… Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100 72395873-3b8d-44b6-a953-6c71bd320d74 Core international crimes Genocide Prosecution Network https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojust-annual-meeting-migrant-smuggling-underscores-need-stronger-cross-border-coordination https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/images/news-web-migrantsmuggling.jpg Migrant smuggling continues to be a persistent and lucrative criminal enterprise across Europe. Criminal networks exploit gaps in jurisdictions and legal frameworks to maintain their agile operations. This week, judicial and law enforcement experts gathered at Eurojust to examine the latest trends and discuss strategies to combat this evolving threat. The annual gathering emphasised the importance of international cooperation to dismantle migrant smuggling operations. It also served as the plenary meeting of the ‘Focus Group for Prosecutors on Migrant Smuggling, which marked its 5th anniversary this year. This informal network of judicial practitioners has played a pivotal role in fostering cross-border coordination in migrant smuggling cases.Ms Daniela Buruiana, Eurojust National Member for Romania and Chair of the Anti-trafficking Team highlighted its achievements, “Since its creation five years ago, this network has strengthened… Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100 c1a60387-bb18-4b08-b393-62c57c32e752 Migrant smuggling Organised crime Joint investigation teams