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27 November 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This year marks the entry into force of several new EU regulations that transform and strengthen the protection of geographical indications (GIs). Regulation (EU) 2023/2411, on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products, expands GI protection to include these...
20 March 2024|AVAILABLE IN 24 LANGUAGES
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a new EU legislative act protecting the digital space against the spread of illegal content and at the same time ensure the protection of users’ fundamental rights by creating a safe and trusted online environment. The DSA, which came into force in February 2024 is...
13 February 2024|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This factsheet, developed by the JITs Network Secretariat and the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, presents the ways in which the International Criminal Court may be involved in joint investigation teams, the benefits of their involvement, and the support that Eurojust...
31 October 2023|AVAILABLE IN 24 LANGUAGES
On 31 October 2023, an amendment of the Eurojust Regulation entered into force, enhancing Eurojust’s ability to identify links between terrorism investigations and prosecutions, to establish a modern Case Management System, to provide a secure digital communication channel between Member States and...
23 May 2023|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
An increasing number of investigations and prosecutions for core international crimes cases in the EU are based on universal jurisdiction. This factsheet explains what universal (or extraterritorial) jurisdiction is, and how it serves as a powerful tool of last resort in the fight against impunity...
10 March 2023|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This Quick Reference Guide is the result of the experience and knowledge acquired by members of the Portuguese National Desk at Eurojust in responding to the most frequent legal and practical questions sent to Eurojust. The function of this Guide is to assist, in a simple and quick way, Portuguese...
21 October 2022|AVAILABLE IN 2 LANGUAGES
The factsheets of the Italian Desk at Eurojust, produced for Italian magistrates, share experience on international judicial cooperation. They aim to enable more effective, correct and rapid use of the key instruments of international judicial cooperation, while also assisting Italian magistrates in...
08 September 2022|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Environmental crime is expanding rapidly, and is one of the most profitable forms of illegal activity in the world. It is a crime type with a specific set of challenges. Cases are complex, international, and often linked with other crimes, while also requiring highly specialised expertise and...
23 May 2022|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
This factsheet outlines the key factors for successful investigations and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes within the EU. It is essential for Member States to adopt a complete legislative framework defining core international crimes into national law. To build...
18 October 2021|AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
Trafficking in human beings (THB) is a serious and fast-growing crime area that affects millions of innocent people around the world and involves the severe violation of fundamental human rights. Human traffickers control and exploit vulnerable victims and make use of threats, force, fraud...