Eurojust will be able to step up the fight against globally operating organised crime groups (OCGs) as a direct result of a Working Arrangement with the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors Offices (AIAMP). The Arrangement enables Eurojust to establish new Contact Points with the AIAMP networks, which focus on combatting criminal activities such as […]
Eurojust helps return to Italy a painting by Artemisia Gentileschi worth more than 2 million euros
A historic 17th century painting by the Italian baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi has been returned to Italy, with the active support of Eurojust. Two suspects are being investigated for fraud and attempts to illegally sell the painting of the legend of Roman Charity in Austria. They obtained an export license for the painting while disguising […]
Criminal network that smuggled migrants across Europe dismantled
Eurojust has assisted authorities in the Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Germany and Hungary in dismantling an organised crime group (OCG) that was involved in migrant smuggling. During an action, nine suspects were arrested and nine locations were searched. Eurojust provided financial support and assisted the authorities in setting up a joint investigation team (JIT). According […]
Council adopts new rules allowing Eurojust to preserve evidence of war crimes
To help ensure accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine, the Council today adopted new rules allowing Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The text is due to be signed by the European Parliament and the Council on 30 May and promptly published […]
Council allows Eurojust Agency to preserve war crimes evidence
Today the Permanent representatives to the EU adopted a mandate on new rules to allow Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, such as war crimes. Following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, there is a reasonable basis to believe that crimes against humanity and war crimes have been and are […]
Commission proposes strengthening Eurojust’s mandate to collect and preserve war crimes evidence
25th April the Commission proposed to amend the Eurojust Regulation to give the Agency the legal possibility to collect, preserve and share evidence on war crimes. Due to the ongoing conflict, it is difficult to store and preserve evidence securely in Ukraine. To ensure accountability for the crimes committed in Ukraine, it is crucial to […]
Eurojust supports joint investigation team into alleged core international crimes in Ukraine
Eurojust supported the setting up of a joint investigation team (JIT) into alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine. The responsible national authorities of Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine signed a JIT agreement on 25 March to enable the exchange of information and facilitate investigations into war crimes, crimes against humanity and other core crimes. Participation […]
EU agencies present first full overview of actions to detect and protect victims of human trafficking
The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs have presented the first full overview of actions to help victims of trafficking in human beings. The main operational activities are listed in a joint report of the Justice and Home Affairs agencies’ network (JHAAN) published today on the occasion of EU Anti-Trafficking Day […]
ICT Security Officer position in Eurojust
Eurojust is launching a selection procedure to establish a reserve list for the profile of ICT Security Officer. Reporting to the Head of Unit, the ICT Security Officer will contribute to the activities and projects under the ICT Security remit at organisational level. Key accountabilities Develop and implement organisational ICT security standards, policies, procedures, and […]