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New Amending Europol Regulation In Force 
18 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 22 December 2025, a new Regulation amending Europol's mandate was published in the EU's Official Journal. The Regulation strengthens Europol's support and enhances police cooperation in preventing and combatting migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Read more
EU Europol Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Europol Report Highlights Shift in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking 
2 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 27 January 2026, Europol published a report entitled "Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi". The report analyses the evolving tactics used by criminal networks to traffic cocaine into Europe via maritime routes. Setting the scene: The expansion of coca cultivation and increased efficiency … Read more
EU Europol Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Assessing Fundamental Rights Risks in High-Risk AI Systems 
24 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
A new report by the FRA assessed how the EU AI Act can be used to ensure effective protection of fundamental rights. The FRA examined the challenges associated with the use of AI in critical domains, including education, employment, migration, law enforcement, and public (social) benefits. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU-India Strategic Agenda 
20 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
The EU-India strategic agenda, endorsed on 27 January 2026, includes commitments to a number of projects designed to significantly deepen and broaden cooperation between the two partners in the fields of justice and home affairs in the coming years. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Report on the Impact of Robotics and Unmanned Systems on Law Enforcement 
9 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 8 December 2025, Europol’s Innovation Lab published a report providing an in-depth analysis of how unmanned systems may reshape society, criminal activity, and law enforcement. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
“Cryptomixer” Taken Down 
5 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November 2025, Europol and Eurojust helped German and Swiss authorities during a coordinated action week in Zurich that led to the takedown of the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service “Cryptomixer”. The service is suspected of having facilitated cybercrime and money laundering since … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Money Laundering Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol and OLAF Crack Down on Sanctions Evasion 
5 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In the framework of EMPACT, the EU strengthened law enforcement activities against sanctions evasion. Europol launched a new team within its European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to target the circumvention of sanctions following Russia's war against Ukraine. First successful results were achieved by a joint action against illicit vehicle exports to Russia. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict OLAF Europol Customs Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
JHA Council Discusses Internal Security Implications of Drones 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the Council meeting on 8 December 2025, the Home Affairs Ministers of EU Member States discussed common law enforcement measures to address the malicious use of drones. Possible EU actions could include better coordination of anti-drone activities, harmonisation of anti-drone systems standards, and … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Europol Frontex Law Enforcement Cooperation
Outcomes of Operation LUDUS 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 27 November 2025, Europol provided an overview of the results of the operation codenamed LUDUS. LUDUS is an annual operation that focuses on preventing the distribution of fake and unsafe toys in the EU market. Between 2024 and 2025, more than 7.8 million counterfeit and dangerous toys have been seized by customs authorities. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Pirates 3” Targets Border Smuggling 
28 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; … Read more
EU Europol Frontex Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Commission Renewed Adequacy Decisions for Data Transfers to the UK 
19 January 2026 (updated 2 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 19 December 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed that the United Kingdom (UK) ensures an adequate level of data protection so that personal data can continue to be transferred to the UK as third country. Read more
EU Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation Data Protection
Spotlight Fight against Drugs: Commission Presents New Drugs Strategy and New Legislation against Precursors 
12 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 4 December 2026, the Commission presented a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. The initiatives form part of the ProtectEU – European Internal Security Strategy and set out a comprehensive response to the security, health, social, and environmental challenges linked to illicit drugs. Read more
EU Legislation Commission Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Cryptocurrency Fraud Infrastructure Dismantled 
12 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
A large-scale international law enforcement operation, executed in two coordinated phases in October and November 2025, has dismantled the core infrastructure of a cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering network that processed more than €700 million in illicit funds. The operation was supported and coordinated at … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Money Laundering Law Enforcement Cooperation
Joint Declaration on Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling 
12 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 10 December 2025, delegations from EU Member States and partner countries, as well as international organisations approved a Joint Declaration reaffirming their commitment to strengthen international cooperation against migrant smuggling. The Declaration sets out joint ways to tackle illegal migration and THB alongside three main pillars. Read more
EU Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation
Council Gives Input for Review of Data Protection Directive 
19 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November, the Council adopted its position on the evaluation and review of Directive 2016/680 on data protection in the law enforcement area (commonly known as "LED"). The Council's document shares observations from the EU Member States in the application of the … Read more
EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
InvestigAid Conference 2025 
30 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
From 22 to 24 October 2025, investigators, auditors and external aid experts discussed new patterns and risks affecting international development assistance. The annual InvestigAid conference was held in Bucharest, Romania, co-organised by OLAF and the Romanian Agency for International Development (RoAid).Discussion points included the … Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests Law Enforcement Cooperation