Security: Why the EU Commission wants to • Table.Briefings

EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner presented proposals to improve internal security.

The EU Commission presented its internal security strategy on Tuesday. Agencies such as Europol, Eurojust and Frontex are to be strengthened in order to cope with the new threat situation and improve cross-border cooperation.

The European police authority Europol is to be given more powers and resources in order to become significantly more effective. EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Magnus Brunner announced on Tuesday in Strasbourg that Europol is to be transformed into an operational law enforcement agency. The Commission intends to present a concrete proposal for a new mandate next year.

Security: Why the EU Commission wants to strengthen Europol.

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