Eurojust’s Fledgling Counterterrorism Role

Abstract

The article offers an analysis of Eurojust’s contributions to the European Union counterterrorismpolicy and questions whether all EU Member States fully support the strengthening of Eurojust’srole in the fight against terrorism. The allegations concerning the existence of an inter-agencyrivalry between Europol and Eurojust in the area of counterterrorism are also analyzed. Finally, thearticle provides an assessment of the possible impacts of the 2008 Council Decision on theStrengthening of Eurojust and the Lisbon Treaty provisions for possible establishment of aEuropean Public Prosecutor’s Office from Eurojust when it comes to EU’s counterterrorism efforts