On 26 May, the European Union signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, marking a historic step towards a common pan-European definition of terrorist offences. The Protocol amends the definition of ‘terrorist offences’ in the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism. It introduces a […]
Internships – Protocol and High-Level Visits and Events – Netherlands
Applications are invited for this internship project at the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). The aim of this internship project announcement is to establish a reserve list of successful candidates for the Internal Communication & Protocol Team within the Corporate Communications Unit (CAB-2) of the Corporate Affairs Bureau of Europol. This internship will […]
Europol support for Ukraine and entries in the Schengen Information System
Europol is committed to ensuring the accuracy of information about our mission and activities. As an EU public agency, we operate within a clearly defined framework and are subject to strict oversight. We are committed to maintaining transparency, allowing scrutiny of our work and being accountable. We therefore consider it our duty to support the […]
Europol leads operation against online terrorist content targeting minors
On 27 May, Europol coordinated a Referral Action Day (RAD) on minors’ exploitation and radicalisation online. More than 2 000 links pointing to jihadist and right-wing violent extremist and terrorist propaganda targeting minors were referred during the action day. The referral day took place only a few weeks after Europol launched a new Operational Taskforce to tackle […]
EU and UAE conclude 8th dialogue on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing in Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the 8thEU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Abu Dhabi. The strategic meeting reaffirmed the strong commitment and continued collaboration between the UAE and European Union (EU) in combating financial crimes and strengthening international cooperation. Senior representatives from both sides explored key areas […]
Counter-Terrorism: The European Union and the UK hold second Dialogue in London
The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU’s strategic cooperation on counter-terrorism. The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) discussed a wide range of counter-terrorism issues, including assessments of the evolving terrorist threat landscape, and an exchange of best practice on the UK […]
20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
Ahead of the 20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, the Commission issued the following statement: “On the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism we honor the memory of all those who have tragically fallen victims to terrorist acts, whether on EU soil or beyond our borders. This year holds particular significance as […]
European Parliament condemns Hamas attack, calls for humanitarian truce
Parliament has condemned Hamas’ despicable terrorist attacks against Israel while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted on Thursday with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions, MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express their support to Israel and its people and underline the need […]
Terrorism in the EU in 2022 – facts and figures
Europol’s European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2023 (TE-SAT) provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date intelligence picture on terrorism in the European Union. This report is based on data provided to Europol by EU Member States on terrorist attacks and terrorism-related arrests in the European Union. Key findings for 2022 Terrorism continues to pose a […]