Eurojustyhteistyön

Eurojustyhteistyön refers to the cooperation between judicial authorities and law enforcement agencies of different European Union member states. Its primary aim is to facilitate and improve cross-border investigations and prosecutions of serious organized crime and terrorism that affect multiple EU countries. Eurojustyhteistyön is not a supranational judicial authority but rather a coordinating body that supports national judicial authorities in their efforts to combat transnational crime.

The core functions of Eurojustyhteistyön include strengthening judicial cooperation by helping to resolve conflicts of jurisdiction and identifying the most appropriate jurisdictions for prosecution. It also facilitates the execution of judicial requests, such as freezing or confiscating assets, and assists in the collection of evidence from different member states. Eurojustyhteistyön can organize coordination meetings between national authorities, enabling them to exchange information and develop joint strategies for complex cases.

Eurojustyhteistyön plays a vital role in the European Union's internal security strategy. By fostering closer ties and more efficient collaboration among member states, it contributes to a more effective fight against criminal networks that exploit the absence of internal borders. This cooperation is essential for ensuring that criminals cannot evade justice by moving between different EU countries.