EU Justice Ministers in Luxembourg Discuss Rule of Law & Eurojust

On Monday 13 October 2025, Luxembourg hosted the EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council, attended by Minister of Justice, Elisabeth Margue, among others.

The session covered three main topics. Ministers discussed developments related to the rule of law in the judicial field, with a particular focus on political participation, which is considered a cornerstone of democratic governance.

As in previous meetings since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, ministers received an update on efforts to combat impunity for crimes committed in connection with the conflict.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the future of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust). In a context of increasing cross-border case complexity, ministers underlined the agency’s essential role in supporting national judicial authorities.

Referring to the evaluation published by the European Commission in July 2025, ministers discussed several areas for improvement, including governance, inter-agency cooperation and the strengthening of international agreements.

According to the ministry, Luxembourg reaffirmed its support for a legislative framework that would allow Eurojust to fully realise its potential.

Minister Margue stated: “With the evolution of cross-border crime and the growing complexity of cases, Eurojust’s operational role is becoming ever more relevant. The success of Eurojust is undeniable.”

On the sidelines of the Council, the Ministers of Justice of Luxembourg and Belgium held a bilateral meeting.

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