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Assistance to Germany and Slovenia in operation against illegal labour and tax evasion: three arrests
German and Slovenian authorities, with the support of Eurojust, conducted a coordinated action today against the illegal trafficking and posting of foreign building labourers and tax evasion. During the action day, the three main suspects were arrested in Germany. Their illegal activities deprived the German tax authorities of approximately EUR 12 million.
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The fight against drug-related organised crime is a priority for the EU and its Member States. Following a proposal from the European Commission, endorsed by the Ministers of Justice from all EU Member States, the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) was officially launched on 25-26...
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Romania’s intellectual property (IP) crime landscape reveals growing challenges in combating digital piracy, counterfeiting, and the smuggling of counterfeit goods. With one of the EU’s busiest borders, Romania is particularly vulnerable to the import and distribution of counterfeit products...
07 January 2025|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Denmark has developed an effective model for addressing IP crime, through the centralisation of investigative and judicial functions and the establishment of a robust institutional framework, reinforced by informal and highly effective collaborations between partner agencies and rightholders...
07 January 2025|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This fourth edition of the case-law of national courts on intellectual property (IP) provides new summaries of national courts’ judgments in the area of intellectual property crime (IPC), touching on some of the most prevalent legal issues in this crime area. The cases selected deal with a range of...
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EuroMed Justice Project
Developing sustainable mechanisms for cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters with South Partner Countries.
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Strengthening cooperation within the Western Balkans and between the region and the European Union in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.
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A central reference point in the EU for knowledge sharing on cross-border access to electronic evidence, co-implemented by Eurojust and Europol.
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European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats: a security initiative to identify, prioritise and address threats posed by organised and serious international crime.
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Enhancing judicial action against counterfeiting, piracy and other IP infringements, and helping the EUIPO enforce IP rights.
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Calculation of damages in criminal IP cases
The calculation of damages in criminal intellectual property (IP) cases presents a complex and multilayered challenge across various jurisdictions. One of the most important objectives is to ensure that rights holders, who have a status of victims or injured parties in the criminal case, receive...
SIRIUS EU Electronic Evidence Situation Report 2024
The 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union Electronic Evidence Situation Report, published jointly by Eurojust, Europol and the European Judicial Network, reflects on the evolving legislative framework and the growing reliance on electronic data in criminal investigations. It also highlights the persistent barriers to effective cooperation in accessing electronic data across borders for investigation and prosecution of crimes.
Eurojust’s resources to fight migrant smuggling in the digital domain
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.
Surrogacy and human trafficking
Cross-border surrogacy arrangements, where a woman agrees to bear a child and to hand it over, on birth, to another party, can lead to human trafficking and the sale of children.
Multi-Annual Strategy 2025-2027
Eurojust is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. We bring together prosecutors and judges from across the European Union (EU) and beyond, in an effort to effectively tackle all forms of serious cross-border crime. Through our expertise and support, we make sure that criminals are held responsible for their actions and justice is done.
The effect of Court of Justice of the European Union case-law on national data retention regimes and judicial cooperation in the EU
Data retention regimes in many Member States have been changed over the past several years or are currently being reviewed in an attempt to bring them in line with the requirements of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
First report on the use of encrypted communications in criminal investigations
Developed by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security, the report stresses the balance that needs to be struck between securing private communications and fundamental rights, while enabling investigations and prosecutions to combat organised crime and terrorism.
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