In view of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will be hosted by France in 2024, Europol and France have signed an agreement to enable Europol to support France in further strengthening security during the games. Issues covered by the agreement include:

• Increasing operational preparedness;
• Developing special channels for swift cooperation during the event;
• Enhancing strategic foresight to anticipate and confront complex situations quickly and efficiently.

Europol will deploy a special team to assist with security arrangements during the games. In addition, Europol’s Operational Centre will manage the constant flow of data between Europol and its partners on a 24/7 basis, acting as the gateway for all operational information and intelligence channelled through the agency.