The aim of the event is to analyse existing problems of the European Arrest Warrant arising from its application or its design, such as abusive use of the mechanism by some Member States, application of the double criminality requirement or listing of categories with automatic recognition. Latest developments like the Brexit or the on-going Article 7 procedures against two Member States could create additional challenges to the effective functioning of the mechanism. Finally, the panellist shall discuss current ideas for a reform of the European Arrest Warrant and possible ways forward.
Catch me if you can - the European Arrest Warrant under scrutiny
15:00 - 15.10: Opening remarks by Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice
15:10 - 15:40: Current challenges
Moderator : Maite Pagazaurtundua MEP, Renew
• Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Director Eurojust (tbc)
• Gert Vermeulen, Professor of Criminal Law, Ghent University; Director, Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy (IRCP), Ghent
• Michael O’Flaherty, Director of the Fundamental Rights Agency (tbc)
15:40 - 16:00: The way forward
Moderator : MEP Renew
• Christine Lambrecht, Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection, Representative of the German Presidency (tbc)
• Elisa de la Nuez, State Attorney, General Secretary of the "Hay Derecho" Foundation, GC Legal
16:00 - 16:20: Q&A
16:20 - 16.30: Closing remarks by LIBE Vice-Chair Pagazaurtundúa
15:00 - 15.10: Opening remarks by Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice
15:10 - 15:40: Current challenges
Moderator : Maite Pagazaurtundua MEP, Renew
• Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Director Eurojust (tbc)
• Gert Vermeulen, Professor of Criminal Law, Ghent University; Director, Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy (IRCP), Ghent
• Michael O’Flaherty, Director of the Fundamental Rights Agency (tbc)
15:40 - 16:00: The way forward
Moderator : MEP Renew
• Christine Lambrecht, Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection, Representative of the German Presidency (tbc)
• Elisa de la Nuez, State Attorney, General Secretary of the "Hay Derecho" Foundation, GC Legal
16:00 - 16:20: Q&A
16:20 - 16.30: Closing remarks by LIBE Vice-Chair Pagazaurtundúa