On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union published a cover note accompanying a Commission staff working document that presents an impact assessment for a proposed regulation to replace the current Eurojust Regulation (EU) 2018/1727. The proposal, dated 24 June 2026, aims to transform Eurojust from a reactive coordination body into a proactive strategic hub by expanding its competences, streamlining governance, and deepening integration with EU and international partners.
The preferred option, identified as the most effective and efficient, includes a package of far-reaching measures. Internally, it extends Eurojust's material competence to new crimes such as violations of Union restrictive measures (VURM), cybercrime, and gender-based violence (GBV). It introduces a formal definition of a 'Eurojust case', harmonises the operational powers of National Members, and establishes a Management Board to oversee administrative and budgetary matters. Externally, the proposal automates hit/no-hit database access with Europol and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), creates a dedicated cooperation channel for SIRIUS referrals (a platform for cross-border access to electronic evidence), codifies cooperation modalities, clarifies the legal framework for Liaison Magistrates, institutionalises Resident Contact Points for priority countries, and grants Eurojust an explicit capacity-building mandate.
72.3% favoured a Management Board, 64.9% supported stronger National Member powers, 59.1% backed Liaison Prosecutor participation in the College, 50.3% supported e-evidence roles, and 48.9% supported automated hit/no-hit systems. The evaluation underpinning the proposal was published on 2 July 2025.
The new regulation will affect Member States, EU bodies (Europol, EPPO, OLAF), and third-country partners. For Member States, harmonised National Member powers could streamline cross-border investigations but may require legislative adjustments. EU bodies benefit from automated data sharing, enhancing operational efficiency, though data protection safeguards must be ensured. Third-country partners gain clearer cooperation frameworks, but may face new conditions for access. The proposal now moves to the European Parliament and Council for legislative scrutiny, with potential amendments before adoption.