On 24 September 2025, the EU and Ecuador paved the way for further cooperation. The new agreement builds on the 2023 working agreement establishing cooperative relations with the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Ecuador. The previous agreement did not allow for the exchange of personal data, but the new agreement enables Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism to improve the exchange of information. This includes the processing of personal data, while guaranteeing a high level of fundamental rights protections, including robust personal data protection safeguards. In addition, Ecuador may deploy a liaison officer at Europol and vice versa.

The next step is for the European Parliament to approve the agreement.