Police cooperation: MEPs approve new powers for Europol to fight terrorism

The European Parliament's plenary session approved on 11 May 2016 new governance rules for the EU police agency Europol.

Following the reform of its rules, the Europol was set to step up efforts to fight terrorism, cybercrime and other criminal offences and respond faster to threats. The new powers came with strong data protection safeguards and democratic oversight tools.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Updated rules for Europol http://www.europeansources.info/record/updated-rules-for-europol/

ESO: Background information: Meeting: Justice and Home Affairs Council, 10-11 March 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/meeting-justice-and-home-affairs-council-10-11-march-2016/

ESO: Background information: Updated rules for Europol: Council confirms the agreement found with EP http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-updated-rules-for-europol-council-confirms-the-agreement-found-with-ep/

EurActiv, 11.05.16: Activists wary of ‘data super-authority’ Europol as reform looms http://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/activists-wary-of-data-super-authority-europol-as-reform-looms/

Politico, 11.05.16: Parliament approves new Europol powers to fight terrorism http://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-approves-new-europol-powers-intelligence-share-fight-terrorism/

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