The EuroMed Justice programme further develops the concept of a sustainable cooperation mechanism for cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters. It strengthens strategic cooperation between national law enforcement authorities in South Partner Countries, as well as between South Partner Countries and EU Member States and EU agencies, with the direct involvement of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the European Judicial Network (EJN).
Eurojust provides a unique forum for practitioners in the South Partner Countries and EU Member States, building on decades of practical, cross-border criminal justice cooperation. In addition, the involvement of Eurojust ensures increased participation of and cooperation with the Member States and other platforms and networks supported by Eurojust.

EuroMed Justice builds upon lessons learnt and achievements from the previous phases of the programme, drawing inspiration in particular from the key elements of success of EuroMed Justice V.
The programme is implemented following a bottom-up approach, ensuring activities are demand-driven and ensuring that a flexible approach is followed throughout the programme.

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to protecting the EU neighbouring countries’ citizens against criminal activities, respecting the rule of law and human rights.

The specific objective is to strengthen strategic cooperation in judicial criminal matters in three axes: (1) amongst national judicial authorities in South Partner Countries; (2) between South Partner Countries and EU Member States and (3) with EU judicial cooperation instances.