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
Earlier this month
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Cyprus is establishing a new anti-crime directorate, modeled on the FBI and Europol, through a proposed constitutional change.Some support1 report
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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.Well supported3 reports
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Europol coordinated action with the US FBI to target criminal networks across Europe.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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Ebner has been selected to lead Europol, the law enforcement agency for Europe.Some support1 report
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Europol recorded jihadist attacks within its borders on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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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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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 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
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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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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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What's reaching Europol
Events traced to Europol, step by step, newest first- International Nord Stream trial may require Europol's cross-border supportThe Nord Stream sabotage trial may require Europol's cross-border law enforcement supportPossible
- Global crypto crime may increase Europol's demand for financial monitoringEuropol may face increased operational demands due to global crypto crimePossible
Around Europol this week
News at the entities that move Europol most-
European Commission StructuralKaja Kallas discussed security with MEPs as Parliament debated EU funding and response to US sanctions.Moves Europol
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European Parliament StructuralValérie Hayer, head of Renew Europe group, is a close ally of Emmanuel Macron.Moves Europol
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Cyprus OperationalIllegal trafficking rings, including reproductive cell trafficking, have been linked to Cyprus, Georgia, and Albania.Moves Europol
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Croatia OperationalCambodia and Croatia actively contribute to UN peacekeeping operations and bolster cooperation on mine action innovation.Moves Europol
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Ceuta OperationalMoroccans are processed in Ceuta following a mass entry on October 19, 2026.Moves Europol
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Meta OperationalMajor banks reported disappointing earnings, while tech stocks fell due to affordability concerns and AI build-out debt.Moves Europol
Connections
The 40 strongest of 69, 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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European Commission Structural
The European Commission sets mandates and agrees mechanisms that govern Europol's operations to combat digital crime.
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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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Cyprus Operational
Europol and local police in Cyprus actively cooperate in international investigations into organized crime.
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European Parliament Structural
Europol's operations and proposals are subject to legislative oversight and approval by the European Parliament.
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Ceuta Operational
Europol actively deploys task forces and responds to cross-border movements related to Ceuta.
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Garda Síochána Operational
Garda Síochána participates in international law enforcement operations led by Europol.
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Ebner Structural
Ebner was selected to lead the international police agency Europol.
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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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FBI Operational
Europol and FBI actively coordinate and participate in joint investigations targeting international terrorist networks.
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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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Meta Operational
Europol and Meta maintain a necessary, ongoing operational dialogue regarding cross-border crime and platform misuse.
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Villena Operational
Europol issued a warning that was received by the Villena Museum in Villena.
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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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De Telegraaf Mentioned together
De Telegraaf utilizes Europol as a source for information regarding law enforcement findings.
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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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NCA Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in functional cooperation regarding a specific case.
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Netherlands Operational
Europol actively cooperates with and investigates cyber incidents within the Netherlands.
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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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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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CrowdStrike Operational
Europol and CrowdStrike have collaborated on multinational cybercrime takedowns.
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Greece Shared context
Europol operates within Greece, currently under scrutiny regarding data handling practices.
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Daniela Klette Transactional
a deal or exchange
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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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Magnus Brunner Mentioned together
Magnus Brunner references the involvement of EU agencies, including Europol.
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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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Romania Operational
Romania highlights the importance of cooperation with Europol in law enforcement efforts.
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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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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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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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Danish Operational
Danish authorities formally share information with Europol regarding criminal matters.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
12 events- Europol highlights a shift in museum theft tactics across Europe, coinciding with Bryan Masson's tenure as mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
- 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 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
10 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.
- 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.
Show 2 earlier months
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.
June 2026
8 events- The European Commission has proposed a major overhaul of Europol's mandate, which must now pass through the European Parliament and Council.
- 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.
- 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.