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Eurojust @ 20: a successful modernization of the agency?

par Briere, Chloe
Editeur scientifique Mitsilegas, Valsamis;Bergström, Maria;Quintel, Teresa
Référence Research Handbook on EU Criminal Law, Edward Elgar, Ed. 2, page (624)
Publication Publié, 2024-12-10

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In the early 2000s, the creation of an actor dedicated to support cross-border judicial cooperation appeared as a necessity. Eurojust was created to that end and has since evolved in terms of status, competences and missions. The revision of its founding instrument in 2018 aimed to provide a step forward towards its recognition as an EU agency fully supporting operational cooperation in criminal matters. This chapter thus conducts an appraisal of the legal regime applicable to Eurojust more than twenty years after its establishment. The analysis is structured along three main themes: 1) whether the agency has been fully “lisbonised” in terms of structure and accountability; 2) whether the latest reforms have improved its operational effectiveness and 3) whether it can develop its cooperation with its partners. It concludes that while the agency benefits from a legal regime more in line with the common rules applicable to other EU agencies and gained trust and visibility among the EU Member States, EU institutions, and external partners, some particularities and areas for improvement remain.