📘 Coming soon: EU IRU Transparency Report The forthcoming report by the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) provides a factual snapshot of the Unit’s prevention activities in 2024. 🔔 Sign up to be notified when the report is out: https://ow.ly/T6KP50XNPrI

📢 We are looking for new interns for Events & Logistics support. Join Europol to help organise and coordinate events, logistical arrangements, and offer operational support to ensure smooth delivery of activities across the agency. 🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/aCMy50XNMng

They were on the run in 2025 🏃 Let's catch them in 2026 ⭕ Help us find the EU's most wanted fugitives. Check the #EUMostWanted list, see who is still at large, and report information safely and anonymously ➡️ https://eumostwanted.eu/#EUMostWanted

OUT NOW: Europol in Brief ✴️ A review of key statistics, operational highlights, investigations we supported and intelligence from the last twelve months. #Wrapped Read about who we are, what we do, and how we work to combat crime in the EU. Download: https://ow.ly/p3wC50XNFix

In their 9th annual report, Europol's European Migrant Smuggling Centre looks at the key trends in trafficking in human beings in 2024: from leveraging new technologies to digitally controlling victims. 👉 Discover the key trends & download the report: https://ow.ly/J5EO50XNAOM

💻 Cybercriminals take advantage of the busy holiday season. Europol’s cybersafe holidays guide offers practical advice to help you stay secure when shopping, travelling and connecting online. Read the full guide: https://ow.ly/Ep2r50XNJkb

📢 We are looking for new interns in Project Support & in the Capabilities Directorate! Join Europol to assist on project planning, coordination and execution across ICT strategy, sourcing initiatives, and information management efforts. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/YPev50XNMcH

School holidays can mean more time spent online. 🚩Help4U provides trusted guidance and support for children and young people affected by sexual violence and online harm, as well as resources for parents, educators, and professionals. Find out more: https://www.help4u-project.eu/

📢 We are looking for new #interns in Project & Policy Research. Join Europol to assist the research, analysis and coordination to help inform operational strategy and support law‑enforcement efforts across EU Member States. 🔗 Apply: https://ow.ly/rsb650XNMA1

Thank you for following our updates and supporting our mission to #MakeEuropeSafer Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

Behind every badge are the men and women dedicated to #MakingEuropeSafer. 🎄This holiday season, we thank all police officers across Europe and around the world for their work.

From the globalisation of criminal networks to the use of violence, the 9th annual report of our European Migrant Smuggling Centre dives into the criminal practices behind irregular migration. 👉 Discover the key trends or download the full report: https://ow.ly/6IJA50XNiKx

📢 We are looking for new #interns! Join Europol to shape online and offline communications at the agency. Deadline: 5 January 2026 🔗 Apply now: https://www.europol.europa.eu/careers-procurement/internships/internship/1000#internsmtm_source=X&mtm_medium=social&mtm_campaign=vacancies&mtm_keyword=BS

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) has started recording non-EU nationals travelling to Europe for short stays. 💡 Find out how the EES helps combat crime, what type of data Europol has access to and how does this comply with data protection standards: https://ow.ly/Vy7b50XMwoT

What does the future hold for Europol? 🎙️For the episode finale, you will find out how we are staying one step ahead of criminal networks while looking forward to doubling Europol’s resources. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://ow.ly/MsAM50XLqCv

Cocaine trafficking by sea relies on complex, global logistics - and international cooperation to dismantle them. 🌍 Three major investigations have now disrupted criminal networks operating from Latin America to Europe.

⭕ They’re wanted across Europe. You can help. Check the EU’s Most Wanted list and report information anonymously: https://eumostwanted.eu/ #HelpUsFindThem #EUMostWanted

📢 We are #hiring! Join Europol to lead and deliver building and infrastructure projects, managing planning, execution and stakeholder coordination to support organisational needs. Deadline: 06 January 2026 🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/G8YU50XIu6j#hiring #JobOpening #ProjectManagement

📢 New #vacancy alert! Join Europol to coordinate efforts against organised #MigrantSmuggling, providing intelligence support, advising on EU-level policy, and strengthening cooperation with our partners. Deadline: 12 January 2026 🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/Q6nw50XGaoj#vacancy

At the 2nd International Conference of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling, Europol presented results of the first Common Action Days in the framework of DigiNeX, a network supporting migrant smuggling investigations digitally. Read more: https://ow.ly/pGbO50XIkmN

🚨 Europol-supported operation dismantles key figures of the ‘Balkan Cartel’ in Germany. Three suspects arrested, EUR 5 million in criminal assets seized. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Cy2Z50XHhnB

A refreshed website is not the only update: you can now subscribe to receive alerts whenever new fugitives are added. 🔔Stay informed and support Europol and national authorities in bringing them to justice. #HelpUsFindThem Details in our Press Release: https://ow.ly/VkeA50XGRKh#HelpUsFindThem

🕊️ Today, on International #HumanRightsDay, EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies stand firm in their commitment to #Human Rights. We work to protect and promote dignity and equality for everyone, everywhere.

On this #HumanRightsDay our Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle, reminds us that when law enforcement operates with transparency, accountability, and fairness, it earns the confidence of the people. That trust is the most powerful weapon against crime. #MakingEuropeSafer

⭕18 new fugitives added to the EU’s Most Wanted list! 👀 Recognise someone? Report it safely and anonymously on https://eumostwanted.eu/ #EUMostWanted #HelpUsFindThem

🤖 Our new Innovation Lab report looks at the current use, threats and key trends shaping the future of robotics and unmanned systems. From enhanced operational capabilities to urgent questions on safety, privacy and public trust. ⬇️ Download now: https://ow.ly/pvSh50XFFmm

Criminals are outsourcing violence by grooming young people online. OTF GRIMM is stopping this from spreading, resulting so far in: ✔️ 63 perpetrators arrested ✔️ 40 enablers apprehended ✔️ 84 recruiters detained ✔️ 6 instigators arrested ⤵️ https://ow.ly/VVjV50XFA88

A new Europol report explores the impact of robotics and unmanned systems on law enforcement. Discover the opportunities and challenges these technologies present in the fight against crime. Learn more in our press release: https://ow.ly/RzeV50XFwWN

The Conference on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights brought together Europol, INTERPOL, EUIPO, and enforcement authorities to discuss strategic cooperation, customs enforcement, digital piracy, and best practices in IP protection. Read more: https://ow.ly/xhU850XCMU0

Last week, Europol Chief of Staff represented Europol at the INTERPOL General Assembly to discuss the most pressing security challenges of our time. 🤝 One of the most meaningful parts was meeting the heads of law enforcement organisations from around the world.

📃 OUT NOW: European Migrant Smuggling Centre's 9th annual report. Insights into #HumanTrafficking trends and the routes, costs, and transport methods linked to #MigrantSmuggling 🚚 ➡️ Download the full report: https://ow.ly/8Jbt50XCHat#HumanTrafficking

The EU JHA Agencies met in Vienna to reflect on joint achievements and align future cooperation. Marking the 25th anniversary of the EU Charter, they pledged to intensify efforts to uphold and promote fundamental rights in all their activities. Read more:

Migrant smugglers and human traffickers leverage new technologies to digitally control victims, teach criminal techniques online and promote their services. Read more on the latest trends in these criminal areas in our latest press release: https://ow.ly/Uy5o50XCJ7P

🎮 Games connect children across worlds, but not everyone online is a friend. Safety starts with knowing who to trust. Europol’s Cyber Defenders kit gives teachers the right tools to teach online safety in gaming. 👨‍🏫 Know a teacher? Share it with them: europol.europa.eu/cyberdefenders

This week the EU Cybercrime Task Force met in Dublin, hosted by An Garda Síochána. Cybercrime leads from the EU, Eurojust, DG Home, and Europol shared insights to strengthen our response to #cybercrime. More on EUCTF: https://www.europol.europa.eu/about-europol/european-cybercrime-centre-ec3/euctf

💻 A coordinated international operation has dismantled a vast crypto fraud network, laundering over EUR 700M. With 9 arrests and major asset seizures, this marks a significant victory in the fight against online fraud. Read more in our press release: https://ow.ly/K7rX50XBKHl

Once data is out there, how can you know where it goes and who uses it? ❌Cybercriminals trade and monetise personal data, using it for identity theft, scams, grooming, and ultimately to exploit minors. Read: www.europol.europa.eu/publication-... Digital footprint is raw material for cybercrime.

🆘New images extracted from child sexual abuse material have been uploaded on our website: www.europol.europa.eu/stopchildabuse Do you recognise anything? 👀Many eyes see more than a few. And even a small clue can help us save a child. 🔎Help us #TraceAnObject. Help us #StopChildAbuse

A coordinated operation in #Sweden 🇸🇪 & #Spain 🇪🇸 has dismantled a violent criminal network involved in: 🔹 Illegal gambling (€20M turnover) 🔹 Money laundering 🔹 Drug trafficking 5 arrests, 6 house searches, and hundreds of thousands in seized goods: https://ow.ly/pTaE50XA3sf

🇳🇴 We welcomed Joakim Øren, State Secretary of Norway, to our HQ 📍 🚨 An opportunity for the Secretary and our Executive Director to discuss key trends in serious & organised crime, and recent operations involving Europol and Norwegian law enforcement.

🚨Europol and Spanish National Police have disrupted the activities of the far-right terrorist group 'The Base'. Three suspects arrested, significant seizures including weapons made. Learn more➡️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

Europol supports Germany and Switzerland in taking down 'Cryptomixer', seizing EUR 25 million in Bitcoin. This illicit mixing service facilitated money laundering of proceeds from a variety of criminal activities. Details ➡️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

📢 We are hiring! Join Europol to support workplace-services operations, ensuring smooth functioning of facilities, ICT services and infrastructure across the agency. Deadline: 28 February 🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TlQC50Xz02l #EUCareers #OperationsSupport #Hiring

This week, J-CAT Board Members met in Stockholm to set the 2026 operational priorities and strategic direction of the taskforce. Valuable discussions focused on one shared aim: combating #cybercrime, strengthening cooperation and readiness for the challenges ahead.

🚨 Two major blows against human trafficking networks in November. Europol supported operations in France and Spain, as well as Italy and Romania, leading to 29 arrests, safeguarding of victims, and seizure of criminal assets. Details ➡️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...

👏Congratulations Lucas Philippe of France, elected President of INTERPOL's Executive Committee. Europol wishes him a very successful term. We look forward to working together as we continue to provide our European expertise on cross-border investigations.

💳Before you grab a #BlackFriday deal, make sure it’s not crime disguised as a discount. Counterfeit toys skip safety checks and can cause serious harm. ⚠️#FakeToysArentFun, keep them away from children. Learn how to spot fake and unsafe toys: https://ow.ly/mYLy50XyyaV#BlackFriday

In two major operations, 26 countries coordinated by Europol, co-led by France, Spain, and Romania, have taken down producers and importers of counterfeit toys. 🧸Protect your children this holiday season by buying from reputable retailers. Details ➡️ https://ow.ly/jzBm50Xywjr

🚨 1 in 3 women in Europe experienced violence. On the International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women, EU Justice & Home Affairs Agencies reaffirm that every woman & girl deserves to live free from violence & fear online & offline. 🔸#OrangeTheWorld to #SayNoStopVAW

The 5th EU Innovation Hub Annual Event gathered over 200 participants for discussions on the EU Internal Security Strategy #ProtectEU and security innovation. 🗝️In 2026, the Hub will assess innovation gaps to shape future EU research and funding. 🔗More: https://ow.ly/KGhu50XuNUR#ProtectEU