The study aimed at evaluating the existing policy and legislative framework (and namely the legislative measures transposing the Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA -hereafter also Framework Decision or FwD) in combatting fraud in and counterfeiting of non-cash payment (NCP) instruments and...

It is widely regarded that the infringement of IP rights - and here most notably counterfeiting and piracy - is a problem which results in reduced revenues for IP right holders and preventing them from recuperating investments, for example, into R&D. Counterfeiting and piracy are said to...

The study study aims to provide "Support for an ex-post evaluation of Directive 2004/48/EC [IPRED] and for an Impact Assessment in view of legislative proposals modernising the enforcement of IPR". IPRED has been implemented between 2005-2009. A first, early evaluation (2011) could not establish...

This evaluation covers the entire portfolio of DG ECHO in Pakistan over the period of January 2010- December 2014. The country is affected by frequent natural hazards (earthquake, floods, droughts) which exacerbate the already high vulnerability and humanitarian needs of the population, caused...

The present study served to provide inputs for a Commission's evaluation of Directive 2011/93 on combating child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and the impact assessment on possible additional EU action in the area of CSAE. The core problems, drivers and issues of the fight against CSAE in...

This report presents the results of the evaluation study commissioned by Directorate General Enterprise and Industry with the aim of assessing the implementation of the Firearms Directive in all MS. The evaluation aims at providing the necessary input for the report that the European Commission...

Being the security of citizens a key concern of the European Union (EU), and because of the potential of firearms to cause harm, the acquisition, possession and import/export of firearms for civilian use is subject to a comprehensive EU regulatory framework. However, gaps in the current...

This Study is based on a targeted consultation of relevant stakeholders. The issue of freezing and confiscation is a technical and specialised topic which is dealt with by a rather limited number of experts working in this area (namely prosecutors, judges, lawyers, bar associations, officials...