Slovenian President praises Eurojust’s role in strengthening cross-border judicial cooperation

(IN BRIEF) During her visit to Eurojust, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar praised the agency’s work in promoting cross-border judicial cooperation and supporting efforts to combat organised crime. Slovenia has participated in more than 1,300 cases since 2020, including high-profile collaborations such as the recent arrest of a fugitive criminal leader in Koper. Eurojust President Ladislav Hamran praised Slovenia’s growing involvement, highlighting the 25% increase in the number of cases and the country’s commitment to European security. The cooperation focused on tackling crimes such as fraud, money laundering and drug trafficking, demonstrating the importance of joint efforts to ensure justice across borders.

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 17-09-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — During a visit to Eurojust, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar commended the agency’s role in strengthening cross-border judicial cooperation, in particular in tackling organised crime. She emphasised the joint efforts of the Slovenian authorities and Eurojust and stressed the need for a solid legal framework and political will to effectively tackle problems such as money laundering and corruption, which transcend national borders.

Slovenia has been actively involved in over 1,300 cross-border cases at Eurojust since 2020, leading investigations in over 1,000 of them. Notably, Slovenian and Italian authorities recently worked together to arrest a fugitive criminal leader in Koper, demonstrating the effectiveness of Joint Investigation Teams (JITs). Eurojust President Ladislav Hamran recognised Slovenia’s important contribution to the fight against organised crime, noting that the number of cases in Slovenia has increased by 25% since 2020. It also expressed its gratitude for the support of President Pirc Musar in ensuring the safety and security of Europe.

Eurojust plays a crucial role in helping national authorities within and outside the EU to overcome barriers to cooperation, such as legal and language differences, and enables efficient criminal investigations across borders. Slovenia’s participation, particularly in cases involving fraud, money laundering and drug trafficking, underlines the commitment to justice and security in Europe.