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Including Denmark in Europol Cooperation Agreements

Summary

This report proposes adding Denmark to the list of non-EU countries that can conclude cooperation agreements with Europol. This ensures continued security collaboration despite Denmark's legal opt-out from certain EU justice matters.
10 14.02.2017
Other
criminal law
public safety
european union
international relations

Key points

  • The proposal aims to add Denmark to the list of non-EU countries that can sign cooperation agreements with Europol.
  • The primary goal is to prevent gaps in fighting organized crime and international terrorism caused by Denmark's legal status.
  • The cooperation is intended to be a temporary measure, with a suggested expiry date of five years.
  • Denmark must implement specific EU data protection rules for police matters by May 2017 to participate.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the draft Council implementing decision amending Decision 2009/935/JHA as regards the list of third States and organisations with which Europol shall conclude agreements List of third States and organisations with which Europol shall conclude agreements *
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