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AG: EDPS Has Right to Act against Europol Regulation Amendments 
30 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
In an opinion, delivered on 8 May 2025, Advocate General Sánchez-Bordona proposed that the European Data Protection Supervisor should have the right to action against amendments to the Europol Regulation concerning the processing of personal data by Europol. Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Europol European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Pedophile Platform “Kidflix” Shut Down 
15 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
In April 2025, thanks to the Europol-supported Operation "Stream", one of the world's largest paedophile platforms was shut down. 1400 suspects were able to be identified worldwide. Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation
Europol Tackles Violence-as-a-Service 
12 May 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
In response to the growing trend of Violence-as-a-Service (VaaS) and the recruitment of young people into serious organised crime, Europol launched a new Operational Taskforce named GRIMM at the end of April 2025. VaaS often involves young perpetrators who carry out threats, assaults, or killings … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
New In-Depth Analysis on the European Ecstasy Market 
30 April 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 27 March 2025, Europol and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) published their latest study on the European market for MDMA (ecstasy), covering aspects from production and trafficking to distribution and use. Read more
EU Europol Organised Crime
Spotlight Commission Presents ProtectEU: the New EU Internal Security Strategy 
29 April 2025 (updated 10 months, 4 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2025
On 1 April 2025, the European Commission presented a Communication entitled "ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy". The Strategy outlines a comprehensive set of measures that are planned to be initiated and implemented in the current term of the Commission in order to strengthen the EU's internal security. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol and Egypt Sign Working Arrangement 
23 April 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 9 April 2025, Europol and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed a Working Arrangement to enhance their cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime, including migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings, drug trafficking, and child sexual exploitation. The arrangement provides for a structured and … Read more
EU Europol
Cooperation Agreement between Europol and Brazil 
25 March 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 6 March 2025, the EU and Brazil signed an international agreement to strengthen the partnership between Europol and Brazilian law enforcement authorities in the fight against serious and organised crime. Under the agreement, the parties will be able to exchange operational information.Brazil is … Read more
EU Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation
Hit against AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material 
24 March 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
At the end of February 2025, a global operation against the sexual exploitation of children led to 25 arrests. "Operation Cumberland”, conducted by 19 countries and supported by Europol, is one of the first cases involving artificially generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime
Ethical Decision-Making When Assessing Technologies in Law Enforcement 
19 March 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 20 February 2025, Europol published a new report providing law enforcement agencies with a structured approach to evaluating new technologies while upholding fundamental rights and public trust. The report titled Assessing Technologies in Law Enforcement: A Method for Ethical Decision-Making is intended to be … Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation Europol
Guidance on Cooperation between Financial Institutions and Investigative Authorities 
3 March 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
At the end of January 2025, the EFIPPP published a practical guide with an overview of how and why to ensure successful operational cooperation between financial institutions and investigative authorities in the fight against financial crime. Read more
EU Europol Money Laundering Protection of Financial Interests Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol & Eurojust Publish New Edition of Cybercrime Report 
28 February 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 31 January 2025, Europol and Eurojust published a new edition of their joint report on the common challenges that law enforcement and the judiciary face in the fight against cybercrime. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime
Spotlight Europol Report: Pharmaceutical Crime in the EU 
26 February 2025 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
A new Europol report outlines the threat of pharmaceutical crime in the EU and beyond. It aims to raise awareness of the ways criminal networks exploit consumers and industry in generating illegal revenue through producing and selling counterfeit medicines. Read more
EU Europol Counterfeiting & Piracy
Europol Enhances Law Enforcement Cooperation with the Gulf States 
26 February 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
With the objective of enhancing cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council Police (GCCPOL) and Europol in the fight against organised crime and terrorism, the first meeting of senior law enforcement officials took place in Abu Dhabi on 5 and 6 February 2025. GCCPOL is a … Read more
EU Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation
SIENA Reaches 3500 Connections 
26 February 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
On 3 February 2025, Europol informed the public that it has expanded its Secure Information Exchange Network Application (SIENA) from 3000 to 3500 connections. SIENA enables the secure, efficient, and timely exchange of information between Europol and its partners, including national, regional, and local law … Read more
EU Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation
Third Phase of SIRIUS Project Launched 
13 February 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
In January 2025, Europol and Eurojust launched the third phase of the SIRIUS project, an initiative to support national law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and judicial authorities (JAs) in the field of electronic evidence. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation
Cybercrime Forums “Cracked” and “Nulled” Taken Down 
11 February 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2025
The world’s two largest cybercrime forums, “Cracked.io” and “Nulled.io”, were taken down at the end of January 2025. The law enforcement operation that was led by German authorities and supported by Europol involved eight countries from Europe, the United States, and Australia.The … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation