On 27 March 2026, the CCBE held its Standing Committee meeting online, bringing together member delegations and Bar Leaders to discuss key issues affecting lawyers across Europe, and the CCBE priorities for 2026.
The CCBE was pleased to welcome Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides, Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection of the Republic of Cyprus, who shared insightful opening remarks.
Several position papers were also adopted during the Standing Committee, which will soon be available on ccbe.eu:
— Rule of Law
🔹 CCBE contribution to the Rule of Law Report 2026;
🔹 CCBE statement on the Protection of international law and justice;
— Anti-Money Laundering
🔹 CCBE interpretative note regarding Article 70 of the AML Regulation;
— Future of the Legal Profession and Legal Services
🔹 CCBE roadmap on innovation in legal services;
— Environment and climate change and Deontology
🔹CCBE statement on the issue of emissions associated with a client’s activities;
Stay tuned to our website and social media for upcoming news about our position papers and next interventions!
