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in focus q1 2025 - part i

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On 1 April, the European Commission presented ProtectEU, a new European internal security strategy to support EU countries in guaranteeing security for its citizens. The strategy calls to strengthen Eurojust’s mandate, as well as that of other JHA Agencies, and to ensure close cooperation between agencies.

Ahead of this announcement, President Michael Schmid was pleased to host both Commissioner Magnus Brunner and Commissioner Michael McGrath at Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague. During these visits, the critical role judicial follow-up to law enforcement actions plays in the EU’s security chain was discussed.

 
Strengthening ties across the ocean: Latin American ministers visit Eurojust

Global cooperation is key to ensuring safety and fighting the increasingly numerous international operating criminal networks. On 7 March, representatives from 15 Latin American countries visited Eurojust to experience first-hand how the Agency ensures that judicial authorities can work together swiftly and safely.

 
Western Balkan and Latin American Prosecutors meet in Peru to strengthen cross-border cooperation against organised crime

Prosecutors from the Western Balkans and Latin America gathered in Lima (Peru) for a meeting aimed at enhancing international cooperation in the fight against organised crime. The event, ‘’Networking for Impact: Enhancing Cross-Border Cooperation Between Western Balkan and Latin American Prosecutors in the Area of Organised Crime’’ marked a significant step towards advancing joint efforts to dismantle international criminal networks.