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Analítico de Periódico
RIEGEL, Ralf, e outro
The Council conclusions "The European arrest warrant and extradition procedures – current challenges and the way forward" / Ralf Riegel, Marc Sonntag
European Criminal Law Review, v.12 n.1 (2022), p.66-81
DIREITO COMUNITÁRIO, MANDADO DE DETENÇÃO EUROPEU
On 1 December 2020, the Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions on ‘the European arrest warrant and extradition procedures - current challenges and the way forward’. They represent the Council’s response to the ongoing debate on the future of the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant. While the European arrest warrant is commonly regarded as a success story, several issues have emerged in recent years that weaken mutual trust and pose obstacles to the smooth functioning of surrender procedures. This article sets out the legal and political context that shaped the debate in the Council during the German Presidency. It highlights the main challenges identified in the conclusions as well as the Council’s proposals to master them. In addition, the authors analyse the developments that have taken place since 1 December 2020 and, in particular, the efforts that have been made to implement the measures called for in the Council conclusions.