Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, is a unique hub based in The Hague, the Netherlands, where national judicial authorities work closely together to fight serious organised cross-border crime. The role of Eurojust is to help make Europe a safer place by...

A joint investigation team (JIT) is one of the most advanced tools used in international cooperation in criminal matters, comprising a legal agreement between competent authorities of two or more States for the purpose of carrying out criminal investigations. Made up of prosecutors and law...

The crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, known collectively as core international crimes, threaten the peace, security and well-being of our world. While today’s conflicts and atrocities largely take place outside EU borders, their impact is keenly felt within the Member States...

Terrorism constitutes a major threat to security in the European Union. Horrific terrorist attacks since 2015 have killed and injured hundreds of innocent people and have left many more in shock and grief. Prosecutors and investigative judges play a key role in tackling terrorism. They are the...