#52026SC0571EU impact assessment summary on reforming Eurojust
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The proposal aims to update Eurojust’s rules so the EU criminal justice agency can handle serious cross-border crime more effectively. The impact assessment says Eurojust is facing rising demand, unclear priorities, delays, and pressure on staff, especially when less complex cases consume resources that could be used for major organised crime cases. The changes would affect national prosecutors, investigating authorities, EU justice and law-enforcement partners, and authorities working with Eurojust from non-EU countries. The practical goal is to sharpen Eurojust’s mandate, improve internal workflows, and make cooperation with partners faster and more useful.
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Key Changes
- Reviews Eurojust’s mandate to focus resources on complex serious cross-border crime cases
- Identifies internal efficiency problems, including rising caseloads, unclear prioritisation, and delays
- Points to stronger and smoother cooperation with EU partners and non-EU countries