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In this Issue    Migration – European Lawyers in Lesvos Migration – Rome conference on the Dublin system Spotlight on European Lawyers - Alexis Deswaef CCBE e-evidence roundtable event at the European Parliament Anti-Money Laundering: CCBE intervention in support of the Belgian Bars FATF revision of the risk-based approach guidance for professions (lawyers, accountants and trusts and company service providers) Future of the judicial training News in short Dans ce numéro    Migration : Les avocats européens à Lesbos Migration : Conférence à Rome sur le système de Dublin Lumière sur les avocats européens : Alexis Deswaef Table ronde e-evidence du CCBE au Parlement européen Lutte contre le blanchiment : intervention du CCBE en soutien aux barreaux belges Révision du GAFI des lignes directrices sur l’approche fondée sur les risques pour les professions (avocats, comptables, fiducies/trusts et prestataires de services aux sociétés) Avenir de la formation judiciaire En bref

Migration – European Lawyers in Lesvos   European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL) was launched by the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) and the German Bar Association (DAV) in June 2016 and was incorporated as an independent charitable, non-profit organisation in October 2017. The project was developed following the European Bar Presidents’ Conference in Vienna in February 2016 and has been supported financially by 37 separate European Bars and Law Societies.   Read more Migration : Les avocats européens à Lesbos   Le projet « Les avocats européens à Lesbos » est une initiative du Conseil des barreaux européens (CCBE) et du barreau allemand (DAV) en juin 2016 qui est devenue une organisation caritative sans but lucratif indépendante en octobre 2017. Ce projet a été élaboré à la suite de la Conférence des présidents des barreaux européens à Vienne en février 2016 et a bénéficié du soutien financier de 37 barreaux européens.   Lire la suite

Migration – Rome conference on the Dublin system   The CCBE First Vice-President, José de Freitas, and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the CCBE Migration committee, David Conlan Smyth and Noemi Alarcon Velasco, participated in a conference on migration organised by the Consiglio Nazionale Forense (CNF) on 21 June in Rome. The conference was dedicated to the reform of the Dublin system which defines which State has the obligation to evaluate the asylum claims presented by persons arriving in Europe.   Read more Migration : conférence à Rome sur le système de Dublin   Le premier vice-président du CCBE, José de Freitas, et le président et la vice-présidente du comité Migration du CCBE, David Conlan Smyth et Noemí Alarcón Velasco, ont participé à une conférence sur la migration organisée par le Consiglio Nazionale Forense (CNF) le 21 juin à Rome. La conférence était consacrée à la réforme du système de Dublin qui définit quel État a l’obligation d’évaluer les demandes d’asile présentées par les personnes arrivant en Europe.   Lire la suite

Spotlight on European lawyers - Alexis Deswaef       Read more Lumière sur les avocats européens : Alexis Deswaef     Lire la suite

CCBE e-evidence roundtable event at the European Parliament   On 28 June, the CCBE organised a roundtable discussion at the European Parliament (EP) on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters.   Read more Table ronde e-evidence du CCBE au Parlement européen   Le CCBE a organisé 28 juin une table ronde au Parlement européen sur la proposition de règlement relatif aux injonctions européennes de production et de conservation de preuves électroniques en matière pénale.   Lire la suite

Anti-Money Laundering: CCBE intervention in support of the Belgian Bars   The CCBE is seeking to intervene before the Belgian Constitutional Court in support of the Belgian Bars against provisions of the national law implementing the 4th Anti-money laundering Directive in Belgium.   Read more Lutte contre le blanchiment: intervention du CCBE en soutien aux barreaux belges   Le CCBE cherche à intervenir devant la Cour constitutionnelle belge pour soutenir les barreaux belges contre les dispositions de la loi nationale mettant en œuvre la quatrième directive anti-blanchiment en Belgique.   Lire la suite

FATF revision of the risk-based approach guidance for professions (lawyers, accountants and trusts and company service providers)   The work on the revision of the 2008 risk-based approach guidance for the legal profession is continuing.   Read more Révision du GAFI des lignes directrices sur l’approche fondée sur les risques pour les professions (avocats, comptables, fiducies/trusts et prestataires de services aux sociétés)   Les travaux sur la révision des lignes directrices sur l’approche fondée sur les risques de 2008 pour la profession d’avocat se poursuivent.   Lire la suite

Future of the judicial training   The experts of the CCBE actively participated in the Conference on “Fitting professionals for the 21st century Justice: How to answer training needs of justice practitioners” organised by the European Commission in Brussels on 18-19 June 2018.   Read more Avenir de la formation judiciaire   Les experts du CCBE ont participé activement à la conférence sur le thème des « professionnels compétents pour la justice du XXIe siècle : comment répondre aux besoins de formation des praticiens de la justice » organisée par la Commission européenne à Bruxelles les 18 et 19 juin 2018.   Lire la suite

Upcoming Events | Événements à venir

21-23/07/2018 - Three Bar Meeting – Fukuoka | Réunion des trois barreaux à Fukuoka  02/08/2018 - ABA Annual Meeting – Chicago | Réunion annuelle de l’ABA à Chicago 05-07/09/2018 - European Law Institute General Assembly – Riga | Assemblée générale de l’Institut européen du droit à Riga 05-07/09/2018 - Young Lawyers Contest - Trier | Concours des jeunes avocats à Trèves 14/09/2018 - CCBE Standing Committee – Brussels | Comité permanent du CCBE à Bruxelles CCBE Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe Conseil des barreaux européens Rue Joseph II, 40 / bte 8 1000 Brussels Belgium

CANADA latest

Prime Minister Trudeau to travel to Latvia

July 3, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Latvia on July 9 and 10, 2018, before attending the NATO Summit in Belgium on July 11 and 12.

The visit will be an opportunity for the Prime Minister to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to the NATO Alliance and Euro-Atlantic security. It will also be a chance to deepen the strong ties between Canada and Latvia, as Latvia marks its centenary.

Prime Minister Trudeau will meet Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis and President Raimonds Vējonis in Riga. Together with Prime Minister Kučinskis, Prime Minister Trudeau will then visit the Canadian-led multinational NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup Latvia to support the Canadian Armed Forces leading the battlegroup and witness firsthand the important work they are doing with partner countries.

The NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup Latvia plays a key role in Canada’s efforts, together with Allies and partner countries, to maintain stability and security in Central and Eastern Europe. Canada’s leadership of the battlegroup is a significant contribution to security in the Baltic region, and represents Canada’s largest sustained military presence in Europe in over a decade.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister Chrystia Freeland, Minister Harjit Sajjan, and General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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“I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Kučinskis and President Vējonis to reaffirm the strong bilateral relationship between Canada and Latvia, as well as Canada's solid commitment to NATO and the security of the Baltic region. The NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup Latvia is an example of that, and I look forward to seeing in person the work Canadian Armed Forces members are doing with partner countries. Canada and Latvia also share close commercial ties thanks to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Together, we will explore ways to build on our relationship and create new economic opportunities for workers and businesses in both our countries.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• This is the first bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Latvia.
• Canada is home to a very active 28,000-strong Latvian-Canadian community.
• Canada enjoys excellent relations with Latvia. Canada was the first G7 country to recognize the restoration of Latvia's independence in 1991, and one of the first countries to ratify Latvia's accession to NATO in 2004.
• Since 2014, Canada has actively worked alongside NATO Allies to maintain security and stability in Central and Eastern Europe. Measures include training, exercises, and other operational tasks.
• Canada leads the multinational NATO enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup Latvia, serves as the Framework Nation, and contributes approximately 450 troops to the deployment as part of Operation REASSURANCE.
• Canada is proud to serve alongside Latvia with our NATO Allies in the battlegroup: Albania, Czechia, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.
• Operation REASSURANCE is the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. As part of this operation, Canada has established its largest sustained military presence in Europe in over a decade by leading a multinational NATO battle group in Latvia.

Associated Links

• Operation REASSURANCE
• Canada in NATO

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President-elect López Obrador of Mexico

July 2, 2018
Ottawa Ontario

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with Andrés Manuel López Obrador to congratulate him on his election as the next President of Mexico. 

The Prime Minister underscored the close friendship and dynamic partnership between Canada and Mexico, based on shared values, common goals, and strong people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister and the President-elect look forward to cooperating on an agenda to create good jobs for people in both countries.

They discussed the mutually beneficial economic and trading relationship between the two countries, and their shared priority of updating the North American Free Trade Agreement for the betterment of their peoples.

The Prime Minister and President-elect emphasized their desire to work closely together on issues that matter to both countries such as creating economic growth that works for all, advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples, and shaping a better future for Canadians and Mexicans alike.  

Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the Mexican presidential election

July 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the Mexican presidential election:

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Andrés Manuel López Obrador on his election as the next President of Mexico.

“Canada and Mexico are close friends and longtime partners. We share common goals, strong people to people ties, and a mutually beneficial trading relationship that is the envy of the world – reflected in our joint effort to update the North American Free Trade Agreement for the 21^st century.

“Canada is proud of its close links with Mexico, and we will continue to collaborate on issues that matter to citizens from one end of North America to the other.

“I look forward to working closely with President-elect López Obrador, his administration and the Mexican Congress to build on the vibrant partnership between our two countries, create economic growth that works for everyone, and advance human rights and equality. Together, we can deepen our strong relationship, and shape a better future for Mexicans and Canadians alike.”

Statement by the Prime Minister on Canada Day

July 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada Day:

“Happy Canada Day!

“No matter where we are, today, as Canadians, we celebrate Canada and the people who have built the country we love.

“We’re 37 million – strong in our differences, proud of our diversity, and united by our dreams. From one generation to the next, Canadians have brought our country’s promise to life, with hard work, bold vision, and determination. They’ve grown the strong middle class at the heart of our success – and today, Canada’s workers are the backbone of our country.

“Canada’s workers build the roads and bridges that get us to work on time and back home again. They put food on the table for families from coast to coast to coast. Some are young people starting their career, or newcomers bringing fresh talent to the workforce.

“From Ontario steel to Quebec aluminum, from agriculture and the energy sector in the Prairies and the North, to forestry in British Columbia and fisheries in the Atlantic, Canadians get the job done – and build our communities along the way.

“We know we can count on Canadians. We stand with each other, and we will always stand up for each other. Canada’s success has always come from its people – lifting each other up, one community at a time.

“Today, we celebrate how much we’ve accomplished together – and set our sights on the future. Together, we will continue to put our values into practice, and make Canada’s promise a reality. We will continue to advance reconciliation, and make sure the rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples are recognized and implemented, based on respect, cooperation, and partnership. Together, we will keep building a country where every Canadian – no matter where they’re from, what religion they practice, or whom they love – has a real and fair chance to succeed.

“Canada, this is our challenge – and I know we’re up to it. Today, let’s do what we do best as Canadians: look to the future, and roll up our sleeves. Together, we will keep building a country that makes us all proud.

“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish everyone a very happy Canada Day.”

Green Project invitation to Athens Photo Festival 2018

SAILING TO INNER HABITATS A Green Project invitation to Athens Photo Festival 2018  Εγκαίνια/Opening: Παρασκευή 6 Ιουλίου 2018, ώρα 20:00, Ίδρυμα Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης, Πειραιώς 206, Ταύρος Friday 6 July 2018, 20:00 hours, Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, 206, Pireos Str., Tavros, Athens, Greece Διάρκεια/Duration: 6 Ιουλίου μέχρι 6 Αυγούστου 2018 6 July to 6 August 2018 _____________________________________________________________ Η έκθεση φωτογραφίας της μη κερδοσκοπικής οργάνωσης Green Project (www.green-project.org) με τίτλο “Sailing to inner habitats” έχει επιλεγεί να παρουσιαστεί στο πλαίσιο του Athens Photo Festival 2018. Η Green Project πραγματοποίησε τον Σεπτέμβριο 2017, στο πλαίσιο των Green Photo Cruises στο Ιόνιο, ένα καινοτόμο φωτογραφικό ταξίδι με ιστιοπλοϊκό σε απομονωμένα θαλάσσια οικοσυστήματα και απομακρυσμένους υγροβιότοπους. Επτά Έλληνες καλλιτέχνες επιδιώκουν να αποτυπώσουν φωτογραφικά την εν πλω εμπειρία τους. Πειραματίζονται ατενίζοντας την ξηρά από τη θάλασσα, αντί για το αντίθετο, όπως συνήθως συμβαίνει. Πως μας βλέπει η θάλασσα; Η φωτογραφία σαν αυτοκριτική σε αναζήτηση του αντικατοπτρισμού μας στο περιβάλλον. Εμείς είμαστε η θάλασσα και η θάλασσα είμαστε εμείς. Ένα ταξίδι μέσα μας, πλέοντας παρέα με ρινοδέλφινα (delphinus rhinoceros) ανοιχτά της Λευκάδας, έξω από το Δέλτα του ποταμού Αχέρωντα, πέρα από τους Παξούς και τους Αντίπαξους, στο αρχιπέλαγος του Μεγανησίου, της Ατόκου και του Καλάμου, στους υδροβιότοπους στο Κιόνι της Ιθάκης, στις φωκότρυπες των monachus-monachus στον Καστό, ανάμεσα σε χελώνες caretta-caretta στην Ζάκυνθο, μέχρι τις αποικίες της posidonia oceanica στα ερημικά Στροφάδια. Συμμετέχουν οι φωτογράφοι: Σάντυ Βεργίτση, Νικόλας Ζαχαρόπουλος, Βαλέρια Καλτεζιώτη, Δανάη Σταύρου, Στέφανος Σταύρος, Γιάννης Τζώρτζης και Κατερίνα Χαρτερού. Επιμελητής της έκθεσης είναι ο Γιάννης Τζώρτζης, Μέλος της Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain. Η πρωτοβουλία “Green Photo Cruises” υλοποιήθηκε σε συνεργασία με το Εθνικό Θαλάσσιο Πάρκο της Ζακύνθου και την EYsailing, από το κατάστρωμα του ιστιοπλοϊκού Λητώ με κυβερνήτες τον Πάνο Κονιαβίτη και τον Ηλία Κάντζο, βασισμένη σε μία ιδέα της Χριστιάνας Καζάκου. Η ανωτέρω δράση της Green Project τελεί υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Εθνικής Επιτροπής για την UNESCO, του Μουσείου Γουλανδρή Φυσικής Ιστορίας και του Ιδρύματος Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης. Χορηγoί επικοινωνίας έχουν αναλάβει η εφημερίδα Ναυτεμπορική και η ιστοσελίδα www.naftemproriki.gr. Επόμενος προορισμός: "Green Project in Australia: Renewables, Biospheres and Aborigines", τον ερχόμενο Αύγουστο 2018. Ελάτε μαζί μας! https://www.photofestival.gr/portfolio/michael-cacoyannis-foundation-sailing-to-inner-habitats-gr ______________________________________________________________

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION -EUROGROUP latest

PRESS European Council      3/7/2018  Report by President Donald Tusk to the European Parliament on June European Council meetings The last European Council took place in a deteriorating geopolitical context. This is why I appealed to the leaders that the EU must get its act together. For me, this means increasing military cooperation, preparing for worst-case scenarios in terms of trade, and – above all – looking for unity in every aspect of European cooperation, including migration and Euro area reform. We managed to make progress on all these issues, but there is no hiding that the road ahead of us is still long and for sure not easy. We started with a discussion among the leaders and NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, with the aim of deepening the cooperation between the EU and NATO. The leaders agreed that the EU must take greater responsibility for its own security, first and foremost because it is in our own interest as Europeans. In order to bolster our common defence, the EU will enhance investment, capability development and operational readiness. Let me mention here the issue of foreign threats to our democracies. The European Council called on the High Representative and the Commission to present, by December, concrete proposals for a coordinated EU response to this challenge, specifically to Russia disinformation attempts, which is currently handled by a very small strategic communications team at the EEAS. This is particularly important in light of the signals about Russia's role in Brexit. As regards migration, I put forward the following three proposals: disembarkation platforms outside Europe, a dedicated budgetary tool in the next MFF to combat illegal migration, as well as boosting EU support for the Libyan Coast Guard. They were univocally supported by the leaders. We also agreed to support the Maltese authorities, by sending a message to all vessels, including those of NGOs, operating in the Mediterranean. The message is clear: respect the law and do not obstruct the operations of the Libyan Coast Guard. Additionally, the leaders accepted the Franco-Italian proposal of controlled centres on EU territory. It is up to the governments to decide whether they want to create such centres. However, any obligations related to the functioning of these centres, including relocation and resettlement, will be taken on a voluntary basis. Last but not least, we agreed to launch the next tranche of financing for Turkey, and to transfer 500 million euros of development money to the EU Trust Fund for Africa. The leaders confirmed their will to take our cooperation with Africa to a new level. This means not only increased public funding, but also a new framework enabling private investments to grow. It is the best proof of our intentions, despite unfounded claims that Europe wants to abandon Africa. It is impossible to stop the flow of illegal migrants without close cooperation with African countries. That is why we will use all possible tools, from defence and development to visa and other cooperation, to make it happen. Moving on to the Euro Summit. Last October, in this chamber, I said the following: 'I will do everything in my power to take the first very concrete steps, by June. If we don't reach agreement by June, I will say precisely why it wasn't possible, and who is responsible.' Today I can say that the leaders did indeed take the first decisions. This means agreement on further steps to complete the Banking Union and to strengthen the ESM. In particular, we agreed that the ESM will be providing the common backstop to the single resolution fund. As a consequence, our Banking Union will become much stronger. Some of you may say that this is too little, too late. And you would be right, in a sense. But the fact is that after some years of standstill, we are effectively re-launching the process of deepening of the EMU. To make sure that the progress continues, I will organise another Euro Summit in December. The leaders also adopted conclusions advancing EU cooperation on digital matters and innovation, as well as trade. In the context of growing trade tensions, the European Council underlined the importance of preserving and deepening the rules- based multilateral system. The Commission was invited to propose a comprehensive approach to improve, together with like-minded partners, the functioning of the WTO in crucial areas. The leaders also called for the adoption of the proposal on the screening of foreign direct investments, which is crucially important for the security of our economies, and citizens. It goes without saying that the Commission has the full support of the European Council when it comes to the trade dispute with the US. I am sure Jean-Claude will elaborate on that. A final point on Brexit. The 27 leaders shared one concern. Whilst progress was made in a number of areas, some key aspects still need to be agreed. Since there is much work ahead with less and less time, I was very honest in my assessment, including when I spoke to Prime Minister May last week. The sooner we get a precise UK proposal on the Irish border, the better the chance to finalise the Brexit negotiations this year. Put simply, we cannot make progress unless a solid backstop is presented by the UK and accepted by our Irish friends. We are now looking forward to the White Paper from the UK, and we very much hope that it will bring the necessary clarity, realism, and impetus to these negotiations. Thank you. Eurogroup      2/7/2018  Eurogroup statement on the updated draft budgetary plan of Germany for 2018 The Eurogroup welcomes Germany's submission of an updated Draft Budgetary Plan (DBP) for 2018, as requested in its statement of 4 December 2017, and the Commission Opinion issued on 27 June 2018.  We agree with the Commission Opinion that the draft budget of Germany is compliant with the requirements of the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP).  The Eurogroup notes that Member States having outperformed their medium term budgetary objectives could use their favourable budgetary situation to prioritise investments to boost potential growth while preserving the long-term sustainability of public finances.  We will continue to monitor euro area Member States' fiscal and economic policies, as well as the budgetary situation of the euro area as a whole.