European Arrest Warrant

This procedure concerns the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), a judicial decision issued by a Member State for the arrest and surrender of a person to another Member State for the purposes of judicial proceedings or the execution of a sentence. It aims to facilitate cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters.

The EAW affects individuals suspected or convicted of criminal offenses who may be subject to extradition between EU Member States. It streamlines the process, replacing lengthy traditional extradition procedures.