On 24 June 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a new Regulation to replace the current Eurojust legal framework (Regulation (EU) 2018/1727), aiming to address structural and operational shortcomings identified in a 2025 evaluation and to expand the agency's mandate to emerging crime areas. The proposal, which follows a public consultation from 3 December 2025 to 24 February 2026 and stakeholder interviews with 115 entities, introduces a dual-board governance structure—a Management Board for strategic oversight and an Executive Board for administrative decisions—to reduce the administrative burden on National Members, who currently spend 40-50% of their time on administrative tasks. The mandate expansion covers cybercrime, gender-based violence, and violations of EU restrictive measures, including hybrid dimensions, and reinforces analytical and proactive capabilities. Operational improvements include modernising the case management system (CMS), automating hit/no-hit data exchange with Europol and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), and strengthening digital tools such as the Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED). The proposal also enhances cooperation with EU partners, third countries (including candidate countries), and international organisations, addressing limitations in collaboration with Europol, EPPO, and OLAF.
Based on Article 85 TFEU, the proposal aligns with the 2026 Commission Work Programme.
The Council is scheduled to examine the proposal at a meeting on 23 July 2026. The success of the new framework will depend on Member States harmonising National Members' powers and on effective cooperation with EU and third-country partners.