The EU signs a criminal judicial cooperation agreement with Lebanon through Eurojust
03 Jul 2026
Effective: 04 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Judicial and prosecutorial authorities of the EU and Lebanon; citizens investigated in cross-border criminal proceedings
Summary
The European Union formalizes an agreement with Lebanon to collaborate in international criminal investigations through Eurojust. This facilitates the exchange of information and coordination in cross-border criminal cases.
Detailed analysis
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The EU Council approves the conclusion of the criminal judicial cooperation agreement between Eurojust and the competent authorities of Lebanon, signed on 4 June 2026. This agreement establishes a formal framework for the exchange of information, personal data and mutual assistance in criminal investigations and procee…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601522: Decisión (UE) 2026/1522 del Consejo, de 4 de junio de 2026, relativa a la celebración, en nombre de la Unión Europea, del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea y la República Libanesa sobre la cooperación entre la Agencia de la Unión Europea para la Cooperación Judicial Penal (Eurojust) y las autoridades competentes de la República Libanesa en el ámbito de la cooperación judicial en materia penal