Summary
The European Parliament approves a strategic cooperation agreement between Europol and the United Arab Emirates to combat serious crime and terrorism through information exchange. 10 15.12.2015
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Key points
- The European Parliament has approved a draft decision to establish cooperation between Europol and the United Arab Emirates.
- The partnership focuses on fighting serious crime and terrorism through the exchange of strategic information and expertise.
- This agreement specifically excludes the exchange of personal data to ensure privacy protections are maintained.
- The cooperation aims to tackle financial crimes such as money laundering and VAT fraud that utilize the UAE as a hub.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the draft Council implementing decision approving the conclusion by the European Police Office (Europol) of the Agreement on Strategic Cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism between the United Arab Emirates and Europol
Strategic cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism between the United Arab Emirates and Europol *
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