Europol
Sign in to saveEuropol, officially the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, is the law enforcement agency of the European Union (EU). Established in 1998, it is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and serves as the central hub for coordinating criminal intelligence and supporting the EU's member states in their efforts to combat various forms of serious and organized crime, as well as terrorism.
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Europol is the European Union's main law enforcement agency, based in The Hague since 1998, that helps coordinate criminal investigations and intelligence-sharing between EU member states. It plays a central role in helping countries work together to fight serious crime, organized crime, and terrorism across Europe.
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- European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation
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- Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands
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- 1 October 1998
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- European Police Office Europol Drugs Unit
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- European Union
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- Eisenhowerlaan 73The Hague, Netherlands
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- 1,700 (2024)
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- History
- Origins and establishment
- Reformation as a European Union agency
- European Cybercrime Centre
- Exceptions to opt-out
- Activities regarding counter-terrorism
- Activities against child sexual abuse
- Tasks and activities
- Publications
- European Financial and Economic Crime Centre
- Organisation
- Governance, accountability and relations
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Europol, officially the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, is the law enforcement agency of the European Union (EU). Established in 1998, it is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and serves as the central hub for coordinating criminal intelligence and supporting the EU's member states in their efforts to combat various forms of serious and organized crime, as well as terrorism.
Europol's main objective is to enhance the effectiveness and cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the EU member states. To achieve this, Europol facilitates the exchange of information and intelligence, provides analytical support, and offers specialized training and expertise. Some of the key areas of focus for Europol include drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, and counterterrorism.
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