EU's e-CODEX data exchange channel to be based in Tallinn

TALLINN – The Committee of Permanent Representatives at the Council of the European Union (COREPER) has approved the EU's IT agency eu-LISA, located in Tallinn, as the seat of the EU cross-border data exchange channel e-CODEX.

"The fact that e-CODEX will be located in Estonia is very welcome, as the digitalization of the field of justice is one of the priorities of this government," Estonia's Justice Minister Maris Lauri said according to spokespeople. 

"The decision is also significant in the sense that this platform will allow for easier and more convenient exchange of data with different member states in both civil and criminal matters. This, in turn, will bring legal possibilities closer to citizens, businesses, lawyers and public officials," the minister said.

The further development and management of the system will take place at eu-LISA in Estonia. This will lead to the expansion of eu-LISA in Tallinn, including the creation of additional posts.

On June 2 this year, COREPER, which prepares the work of the EU Council, adopted a general approach regarding e-CODEX. On Thursday, the position was clearly changed to indicate that e-CODEX will be located at the Tallinn-based eu-LISA, which is an EU agency established to manage IT systems in the fields of internal affairs and justice. The decision will be followed by trilogue negotiations in the European Parliament. 

TALLINN, Jul 23, BNS – The Committee of Permanent Representatives at the Council of the European Union (COREPER) has approved the EU's IT agency eu-LISA, located in Tallinn, as the seat of the EU cross-border data exchange channel e-CODEX.

"The fact that e-CODEX will be located in Estonia is very welcome, as the digitalization of the field of justice is one of the priorities of this government," Estonia's Justice Minister Maris Lauri said according to spokespeople. 

"The decision is also significant in the sense that this platform will allow for easier and more convenient exchange of data with different member states in both civil and criminal matters. This, in turn, will bring legal possibilities closer to citizens, businesses, lawyers and public officials," the minister said.

The further development and management of the system will take place at eu-LISA in Estonia. This will lead to the expansion of eu-LISA in Tallinn, including the creation of additional posts.

On June 2 this year, COREPER, which prepares the work of the EU Council, adopted a general approach regarding e-CODEX. On Thursday, the position was clearly changed to indicate that e-CODEX will be located at the Tallinn-based eu-LISA, which is an EU agency established to manage IT systems in the fields of internal affairs and justice. The decision will be followed by trilogue negotiations in the European Parliament.