Decision (EU) 2018/1696 on the operating rules of the selection panel provided for in Article 14(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Summary:

On 25 May 2018 the European Commission presented a proposal for a Council Implementing Decision on the operating rules of the selection panel provided for in Article 14(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939. The Council of the European Union adopted the Decision on 13 July.

Further information:

Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) entered into force on 20 November 2017. In accordance with Article 20 of that Regulation, the Commission is responsible for the establishment and initial administrative operation of the EPPO, until the EPPO has the capacity to implement its own budget.

The Commission is undertaking all necessary efforts to ensure a swift setting up of the EPPO. In line with Article 120 of the Regulation and following a build-up phase of three years, the Commission aims at having the EPPO operational by the end of 2020. The proposed Decision will allow for commencing with the required selection and appointment procedures of the EPPO’s European Chief Prosecutor and European Prosecutors.

Official

EUR-Lex: COM(2018)318: Proposal for a Council Implementing Decision on the operating rules of the selection panel provided for in Article 14(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/HIS/?uri=COM:2018:318:FIN

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