Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
25.1.2024 14.02
The European Commission strives to increase police cooperation in the fight against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings. In November, the Commission proposed a regulation that would reinforce Europol's role and increase information sharing between Member States. The Government expressed its position on the Commission's proposal in its communication submitted to Parliament on 25 January 2024.
Changes proposed to police intelligence gathering methods
17.11.2022 13.57
The provisions of the Police Act on secret intelligence gathering methods and apprehending wanted persons are to be updated and clarified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November.
Europol Regulation on the prevention of cross-border crime to be updated
25.2.2021 14.18
International internet crime and mobile crime are constantly evolving. Proposed amendments to the Europol Regulation concern, for example, exchange of information between Europol and private operators to ensure that prevention of serious international crime and terrorism meets today’s requirements.
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Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
Press release
25.1.2024 14.02
Changes proposed to police intelligence gathering methods
Press release
17.11.2022 13.57
Europol Regulation on the prevention of cross-border crime to be updated
Press release
25.2.2021 14.18
Employers should support victims of online targeting and shaming more effectively in future
Press release
11.2.2021 9.04
Stepping up the fight against human trafficking through cooperation between authorities and organisations
Press release
5.11.2020 15.58
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