- Tensions in the Middle East are influencing the EU's security attitude, with Germany and France involved in EU defense policy and France focusing on Africa.
- Italy and Algeria are involved in geopolitical shifts and strategic advances in North Africa, amid growing German and French engagement.
- Algeria is balancing interests with major European countries and views French provocations as detrimental.
- Algeria is strengthening ties with Europe while simultaneously utilizing migrants to reach European borders.
A criminal network was reported operating between Europe and Algeria.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 7
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A criminal network was reported operating between Europe and Algeria.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Criminal activity prosecuted in Algiers.Sub-event
- Europol assists Spanish Civil Guard in an operation targeting organized crime, specifically involving Algerian gangs who are transporting migrants into Spain.Sub-event
- An international investigation into organized crime has revealed connections between criminal networks in Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Poland, with suspects traced to Algeria.Sub-event
A criminal network was found operating across the Europe-Algeria border.1 source
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