The European Protection Order (EPO) is a unique instrument of mutual recognition designed to protect individuals when they move to another Member Sate. The EPO is issued and executed by judicial authorities to address protection needs of individuals who already benefit from national protection...

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...

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...

Tackling migrant smuggling in the digital space presents significant challenges for judicial authorities across Europe. Organised criminal groups use digital tools, online platforms, social media and encrypted telephones to offer their illegal services. Increasingly, this digital dimension of...

More than two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war rages on with no clear end in sight. Serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue to be committed. The war has triggered an unprecedented reaction from the international judicial community, with...

The JITs Network and its Secretariat, with support from Eurojust and Europol, developed a wide range of tools to encourage the use of JITs, facilitate their setting up, and contribute to the sharing of experience and best practice. This leaflet has a complete overview of the tools and resources for...

This leaflet describes the Western Balkans Criminal Justice project dedicated to enhancing cross-border judicial cooperation in the Western Balkans, implemented by Eurojust and funded by the European Union Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III). The leaflet outlines the project’s aims and...

Just three weeks following the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022, Eurojust supported the establishment of a JIT on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine. On 29 February 2024, the JIT agreement was prolonged for two more years. In-between, Eurojust and its partners set up a...

Victims of crime in the EU are entitled to a series of rights, regardless of their nationality, residence, the type of crime and the place where the crime was committed. The complexity of cross-border cases makes it especially difficult for judicial authorities to protect victims’ rights. Involving...

This introductory leaflet describes the migrant smuggling challenge in the EU, and Eurojust’s role in addressing it. It highlights the work of the Migrant Smuggling Focus Group coordinated by Eurojust, composed of specialised investigating judges and prosecutors from across the EU Member States and...