Video conference of ministers of justice, 4 June 2020

Summary:

EU Ministers responsible for matters relating to Justice held a videoconference on 4 June 2020. The agenda included the following items:

• Discussion on proposed Regulation on the law applicable to third-party effects of assignments of claims;
• Exchange of views on the issue of extradition of EU citizens to third countries;
• Presentation on the state of play as regards the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the field of justice across the European Union;
• Update on the state of play regarding a number of legislative proposals concerning Justice and Home Affairs (JHA);
• Update on the EU-US Justice and Home Affairs ministerial videoconference held on 28 May;
• Presentation on the priorities of the forthcoming German Council Presidency in the field of justice and home affairs;
• Update on setting up the European Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO);
• Update on international negotiations regarding e-evidence.