(L-R) Stefanie Hubig, Germany's Minister of Justice; Elisabeth Margue, Luxembourg’s Minister of Justice; Lauma Paegļkalna, parliamentary secretary, Latvia's Deputy Minister of Justice;
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On Thursday 12 June 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister of Justice Elisabeth Margue attended the EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council held in Luxembourg.
As reported by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice, the agenda included a proposal for a directive aimed at harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law, in the context of the Council’s adoption of a general approach - a step in the ongoing legislative process. The proposal is part of efforts to advance the Capital Markets Union, a key initiative to strengthen financial and economic integration within the European Union.
Minister Margue expressed Luxembourg’s support for the text presented by the Presidency and emphasised the importance of maintaining focus on the directive’s main objective - harmonisation across the EU, given the current fragmentation across national systems.
EU Justice Ministers also exchanged views on the progress made on the legislative proposal designed to safeguard the rights of adults in need of protection or assistance. The proposal addresses cross-border challenges such as access to medical care or the management of property when individuals are no longer able to make decisions due to health conditions.
Minister Margue welcomed the European Commission’s initiative and confirmed Luxembourg’s support for the partial general approach, which aims to enhance legal certainty and predictability in cross-border situations involving the protection of adults, according to Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice.
In addition, the ministers received updates on recent developments in the fight against impunity for war-related crimes in Ukraine and on the EU's progress towards accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). On behalf of the Benelux countries, Minister Margue reaffirmed their principled support for the EU’s accession.
Laura Kövesi, Head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), also provided an update on the Luxembourg-based authority’s activities.
During a working lunch, the EU ministers exchanged views on real-time access to communication data, focusing on how to balance the needs of criminal investigations with the protection of human rights and respect for the rule of law.
The Presidency will also take stock of progress made in the fight against organised crime, with a focus on the implementation of the Council conclusions of June 2024 on strengthening judicial cooperation with third countries.
