Chair Workshop "The e-Evidence Regulation Soon Going Live! Implementation Challenges, Unresolved Issues and Intersection with Other Legal Instruments”

Starting 18 August 2026, law enforcement and judicial authorities in the EU will gain the power to issue direct cross-border preservation and production orders regarding electronic communications data against service providers established or represented in another Member State. While the adoption of the e-Evidence Regulation was a major achievement, marking a milestone in cross-border cooperation, its implementation implies considerable technical preparations and legal adjustments. At EU level, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish a secure IT system – a process concerning industry and Member States. States must also adopt national laws, define sanction mechanisms, and ensure appropriate remedies. Equally important, authorities require training to properly apply the new orders. The workshop aims to take stock of this complex implementation process, with representatives of all stakeholders (European/national authorities, industry, NGOs, academia), and to discuss constructive solutions for real-world problems in times when fundamental rights are under increasing pressure.

Workshop featuring Federico Cappelletti (ECBA), Marie-Hélène Descamps (Belgian Ministry of Justice), Aisling Kelly (Microsoft), Marc van der Ham (Leiden University), Tania Schröter (European Commission).