Date: 2026-07-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Information concerning the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic on the cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Lebanese Republic competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters [2026/1773]
This document (2026/1773) provides official notice regarding the entry into force of the cooperation agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the Lebanese authorities competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters.
**Key Data Points and Timeline:**
* **Agreement Title:** Agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic on cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Lebanese Republic competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters.
* **Signature Date:** December 2, 2025 (signed in Brussels).
* **Procedural Completion:** The procedures required by Article 29(2) of the Agreement were completed on June 24, 2026.
* **Effective Date (Entry into Force):** August 1, 2026.
**References and Official Identifiers:**
* **Official Journal Publication:** OJ L, 2026/1521, published on July 3, 2026.
* **ELI (Electronic Legislation Identifier):** http://data.europa.eu/eli/notice/2026/1773/oj
* **Agreement ELI:** http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_internation/2026/1521/oj
Key Entities Referenced
Agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic on cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Lebanese Republic competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters: An international treaty establishing a framework for judicial cooperation and cross-border criminal justice coordination between the EU and Lebanon.
European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust): The EU agency responsible for coordinating judicial cooperation among national authorities to combat serious cross-border crime.
Article 29(2) of the Agreement: The specific legal provision detailing the procedural requirements for the treaty’s official entry into force.
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2026/1773 21.7.2026
Information concerning the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the
Lebanese Republic on the cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice
Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Lebanese Republic competent for judicial
cooperation in criminal matters [2026/1773]
The Agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic on cooperation between the European Union
Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of the Lebanese Republic competent for judicial
cooperation in criminal matters(1), signed at Brussels on 2 December 2025, will enter into force on 1 August 2026, the
procedure provided for in Article 29(2) of the Agreement having been completed on 24 June 2026.
(1) OJ L, 2026/1521, 3.7.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_internation/2026/1521/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/notice/2026/1773/oj 1/1