Europol.
law enforcement agency of the European Union
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Europol is under investigation regarding its handling of activist data, including issues related to shadow IT and potential violations of EU data protection law.Some support4 reports
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Criminal networks are using cryptocurrency for money laundering and funding political party donations.Some support1 report
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Danish authorities have passed information to Europol regarding an ongoing matter.Some support1 report
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Europol is monitoring drug trafficking operations linked to Ecuadorian ports found in Vado Ligure.Some support1 report
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Europol assists Spanish Civil Guard in an operation targeting organized crime, specifically involving Algerian gangs who are transporting migrants into Spain.Some support1 report1 development inside
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International law enforcement agencies cooperated via Europol, utilizing Larnaca, Cyprus, as a staging point for an undercover operation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Europol coordinated action with the US FBI to target criminal networks across Europe.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Spanish police and Europol dismantled a criminal network, leading to detentions across the UAE, Egypt, and Netherlands.Some support1 report
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Group-IB, Europol, Afripol, and Interpol are collaborating on international cybercrime investigations and showcasing predictive technologies at a major venue.Some support1 report
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Europol is monitoring crime activities across the continent of Europe.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Europol is combating the trend of violence as a service across Europe.Some support3 reports
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Europol highlights a shift in museum theft tactics across Europe, coinciding with Bryan Masson's tenure as mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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A criminal network was reported operating between Europe and Algeria.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Europol is monitoring art theft trends across Europe, citing a recent incident at the Louvre Museum.Some support27 reports1 development inside
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Europol warned of rising thefts in European museums, with the alert reaching the Villena Museum in Spain.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Europol is tracking terror links across EU countries following attacks in Europe, involving a Finnish attacker who used Snapchat to record the incident.Some support18 reports
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Negotiations stalled over operational police cooperation between EU member states regarding occupied territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IS militants were located in Syria, and Europol was involved in tracking related logistical operations.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Coordinated attacks across EU member states reveal threat migration links Europe to Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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Siren, an AI investigations company, interacted with Europol, FBI, and Interpol regarding cybercrime issues.Some support1 report
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Europol and the European Commission are negotiating a secret data-sharing agreement with Israeli police regarding the Gaza Strip.Some support1 report
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TikTok and Meta agreed to fact-check content on border crossings and are discussing the migrant crisis with Europol.Some support3 reports
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Lawrence Cutajar testified regarding murder charges against Yorgen Fenech, while Edwina Grima presided over the inquiry into Cutajar's conduct.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Europol and FBI assisted an investigation, during which Keith Arnaud testified before Judge Edwina Grima.Some support4 reports
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A coordinated international operation involving Europol, Serbian authorities, and German authorities targets migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta.Some support1 report
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Financial records have been linked to a murder investigation involving Europol and Theuma.Some support2 reports
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Europol and Spain are conducting a joint effort to track severe network elements using the Telegram platform.Some support1 report
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Europol is coordinating international counter-terrorism operations targeting global threats, involving Europe and the participation of Garda Síochána from Ireland.Some support4 reports
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Europol, Interpol, and Aseanapol are collaborating on a joint operation to combat transnational fraud rings and organized crime.Some support1 report
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Europol highlighted how organized crime utilizes legal infrastructure, drawing lessons from Portugal regarding European drug policy.Some support1 report
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NCA, Europol, and AFP are collaborating on an investigation into a hack that affected TfL.Some support1 report
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Europol and the European Commission unveiled measures to combat cross-border digital crime across Europe.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Europol, a law enforcement agency of the European Union, is hosting the European Cybercrime Centre and discussing reforms to strengthen its mandate.Some support2 reports
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The European Commission has proposed a major overhaul of Europol's mandate, which must now pass through the European Parliament and Council.Some support2 reports
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Europol dismantled Amadey malware infrastructure.Some support1 report
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An Armenian liaison officer has started working with Europol.Some support1 report
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Europol is coordinating with local agencies in Europe to track ISKP travel routes across continents, including South America.Some support1 report
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Jane Murphy led evidence in Cork court while Europol and Interpol conducted inquiries into the matter.Some support2 reports
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Around Europol this week
News at the entities that move Europol most-
European Commission StructuralA European Commission summit focused on strategic cooperation, minerals, and pivoting away from the United States toward the EU.Moves Europol
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Croatia OperationalCivinity expanded operations and acquired a company in Vilnius and Croatia.Moves Europol
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Meta OperationalMeta is launching a new commercial wing specifically focused on AI deployment.Moves Europol
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Henna Virkkunen OperationalHenna Virkkunen represents the European Commission on a specific Act proposal that is currently facing criticism from advocacy groups.Moves Europol
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Spain OperationalSpain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Moves Europol
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Cyprus OperationalIMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Moves Europol
Connections
The 40 strongest of 67, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Croatia Operational
Europol actively cooperates with Croatian authorities in joint criminal investigations, including arrests related to illegal waste disposal.
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Spain Operational
Europol and Spain engage in joint law enforcement operations, with Europol providing assistance and coordination to Spanish authorities.
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European Commission Structural
The European Commission sets mandates and agrees mechanisms that govern Europol's operations to combat digital crime.
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Cyprus Operational
Europol and local police in Cyprus actively cooperate in international investigations into organized crime.
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Garda Síochána Operational
Garda Síochána participates in international law enforcement operations led by Europol.
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European Parliament Structural
Europol's operational proposals and mandates are subject to the legislative oversight and approval of the European Parliament and the Council.
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Ebner Structural
Ebner was selected to lead the international police agency Europol.
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Ceuta Operational
Europol is deploying a task force into Ceuta following a request from Spanish authorities.
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Interpol Operational
Europol and Interpol actively collaborate and conduct joint enquiries to combat organized crime internationally.
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Group-IB Operational
Group-IB and Europol actively collaborate on international cybercrime investigations.
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Federal Criminal Police Office Structural
The German police office operates with functional support and backing from Europol.
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FBI Operational
Europol and FBI actively coordinate and participate in joint investigations targeting international terrorist networks.
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Meta Operational
Europol and Meta maintain a necessary, ongoing operational dialogue regarding cross-border crime and platform misuse.
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De Telegraaf Mentioned together
De Telegraaf utilizes Europol as a source for information regarding law enforcement findings.
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Ireland Operational
Europol conducts international counter-terrorism operations and issues security reports relevant to Ireland as a member state context.
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Henna Virkkunen Operational
Henna Virkkunen proposes reforms aimed at enhancing and strengthening Europol's operational capacity and mandate.
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Türkiye Operational
The relationship is defined by the requirement of an operational cooperation agreement between Europol and Türkiye.
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Villena Operational
Europol issued a warning that was received by the Villena Museum in Villena.
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NCA Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in functional cooperation regarding a specific case.
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Court of Justice of the European Union Operational
Europol operates within the EU framework, allowing complaints and findings to be escalated to the Court of Justice of the European Union for legal review and oversight.
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CrowdStrike Operational
Europol and CrowdStrike have collaborated on multinational cybercrime takedowns.
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European Cybercrime Centre Structural
Europol provides the operational base and infrastructure for the European Cybercrime Centre to function.
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Belgium Operational
Europol provides technical support to Belgium for counter-terrorism operations.
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Statewatch Operational
Statewatch publishes critical opinions and oversight reports regarding Europol's data collection and operational practices.
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Greece Shared context
Europol operates within Greece, currently under scrutiny regarding data handling practices.
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Garda National Immigration Bureau Operational
The two agencies maintain an active working partnership for international law enforcement cooperation.
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Lawrence Cutajar Transactional
Cutajar informed Europol about a specific encounter.
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Romania Operational
Romania highlights the importance of cooperation with Europol in law enforcement efforts.
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Organization of Turkic States Mentioned together
The conceptual framework for Türkpol was modeled on Europol and Aseanapol.
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Pedro Sánchez Operational
The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to establish a Europol mission to address migration issues.
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West Yorkshire Police Operational
The entities cooperated on a cross-border investigation into fraud.
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Louvre Museum Mentioned together
Europol utilizes the Louvre Museum's events and holdings as case studies when discussing art theft trends.
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Magnus Brunner Mentioned together
Magnus Brunner references the involvement of EU agencies, including Europol.
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South America Shared context
South America is a geographical area through which Europol tracks transnational crime routes as part of its operational scope.
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Theuma Transactional
Europol is currently investigating Theuma concerning financial records related to a murder inquiry.
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Madrid Operational
Madrid seeks operational assistance from EU law enforcement agencies, such as Europol, regarding migration issues.
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Armenia Operational
A liaison officer from Armenia is employed by Europol, indicating a formal operational link between the two entities.
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Europe Shared context
Europol operates as a pan-European law enforcement body whose mandate and operations are defined by the geographical and legal context of Europe.
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Danish Operational
Danish authorities formally share information with Europol regarding criminal matters.
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Daniela Klette Transactional
a deal or exchange
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- Ebner has been selected to lead Europol, the law enforcement agency for Europe.
- Europol recorded jihadist attacks within its borders on September 23, 2026.
- Criminal networks are using cryptocurrency for money laundering and funding political party donations.
- Danish authorities have passed information to Europol regarding an ongoing matter.
- Europol is monitoring drug trafficking operations linked to Ecuadorian ports found in Vado Ligure.
- Spanish police and Europol dismantled a criminal network, leading to detentions across the UAE, Egypt, and Netherlands.
- Group-IB, Europol, Afripol, and Interpol are collaborating on international cybercrime investigations and showcasing predictive technologies at a major venue.
- Europol is monitoring crime activities across the continent of Europe.
- Europol is combating the trend of violence as a service across Europe.
- Europol highlights a shift in museum theft tactics across Europe, coinciding with Bryan Masson's tenure as mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
- Europol is monitoring art theft trends across Europe, citing a recent incident at the Louvre Museum.
- Europol is tracking terror links across EU countries following attacks in Europe, involving a Finnish attacker who used Snapchat to record the incident.
August 2026
11 events- Europol assists Spanish Civil Guard in an operation targeting organized crime, specifically involving Algerian gangs who are transporting migrants into Spain.
- International law enforcement agencies cooperated via Europol, utilizing Larnaca, Cyprus, as a staging point for an undercover operation.
- A criminal network was reported operating between Europe and Algeria.
- Europol warned of rising thefts in European museums, with the alert reaching the Villena Museum in Spain.
- Negotiations stalled over operational police cooperation between EU member states regarding occupied territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
- IS militants were located in Syria, and Europol was involved in tracking related logistical operations.
- Coordinated attacks across EU member states reveal threat migration links Europe to Afghanistan.
- Siren, an AI investigations company, interacted with Europol, FBI, and Interpol regarding cybercrime issues.
- Europol and the European Commission are negotiating a secret data-sharing agreement with Israeli police regarding the Gaza Strip.
- TikTok and Meta agreed to fact-check content on border crossings and are discussing the migrant crisis with Europol.
- A coordinated international operation involving Europol, Serbian authorities, and German authorities targets migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta.
July 2026
9 events- Europol is under investigation regarding its handling of activist data, including issues related to shadow IT and potential violations of EU data protection law.
- Lawrence Cutajar testified regarding murder charges against Yorgen Fenech, while Edwina Grima presided over the inquiry into Cutajar's conduct.
- Europol and FBI assisted an investigation, during which Keith Arnaud testified before Judge Edwina Grima.
- Financial records have been linked to a murder investigation involving Europol and Theuma.
- Europol and Spain are conducting a joint effort to track severe network elements using the Telegram platform.
- Europol is coordinating international counter-terrorism operations targeting global threats, involving Europe and the participation of Garda Síochána from Ireland.
- Europol, Interpol, and Aseanapol are collaborating on a joint operation to combat transnational fraud rings and organized crime.
- Europol highlighted how organized crime utilizes legal infrastructure, drawing lessons from Portugal regarding European drug policy.
- NCA, Europol, and AFP are collaborating on an investigation into a hack that affected TfL.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- Europol coordinated action with the US FBI to target criminal networks across Europe.
- Europol and the European Commission unveiled measures to combat cross-border digital crime across Europe.
- Europol, a law enforcement agency of the European Union, is hosting the European Cybercrime Centre and discussing reforms to strengthen its mandate.
- The European Commission has proposed a major overhaul of Europol's mandate, which must now pass through the European Parliament and Council.
- Europol dismantled Amadey malware infrastructure.
- An Armenian liaison officer has started working with Europol.
- Europol is coordinating with local agencies in Europe to track ISKP travel routes across continents, including South America.
- Jane Murphy led evidence in Cork court while Europol and Interpol conducted inquiries into the matter.