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EU to tighten rules on firearms 01 November 2022, 23:17 CET
An update to EU rules on the import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use, proposed Thursday by the European Commission, will enhance security and address the trafficking of firearms.

EU, US prosecutors step up cooperation in fight against environmental crime 06 October 2022, 18:42 CET
Specialised public prosecutors from the United States and EU Member States agreed Monday to step up cooperation on tackling major cross-border and intercontinental environmental crime.

EU moves to stop illicit flows of crypto assets 30 June 2022, 22:17 CET
The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal Thursday to ensure transfers of crypto-assets can be traced and identified to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other crimes.

EU proposes tougher rules on assets of oligarchs 25 May 2022, 23:17 CET
The European Commission proposed Wednesday new EU-wide rules on freezing and confiscating the assets of criminals and oligarchs who violate sanctions imposed against them.

EU strategy to make Internet safer for children 12 May 2022, 22:47 CET
The EU adopted Wednesday a new European strategy for 'a Better Internet for Kids', aiming to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

EU to bolster financial sector's defence against cyber-attacks 12 May 2022, 22:48 CET
EU Parliament and Council provisionally agreed Tuesday to strengthen the IT security of Europe's financial sector, to ensure it can maintain resilient operations in any severe operational disruption.

EU strengthens Eurojust role on war crimes 09 May 2022, 23:04 CET
EU states adopted a mandate Friday on new rules which will allow the judicial cooperation agency Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, such as war crimes.

EU to clamp down on crypto assets' transfers 04 April 2022, 20:43 CET
Transfers of crypto assets would need to be traced and identified under new rules to prevent their use in money laundering and terrorist financing, a European Parliament committee voted Thursday.

EU mandate for new UN Convention against cybercrime 29 March 2022, 23:24 CET
The EU obtained a negotiating mandate Tuesday to take part in talks on a new international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes.

Brussels looks to strengthen cybersecurity defence of EU institutions 22 March 2022, 22:31 CET
The European Commission proposed Tuesday a new set of rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.

EU-wide rules to combat violence against women 08 March 2022, 22:39 CET
New EU-wide rules to combat violence against women, proposed Tuesday by the European Commission, will criminalise rape based on lack of consent, female genital mutilation and cyber violence.

Euro-MPs set out position on illegal content online 25 January 2022, 23:18 CET
The European Parliament agreed a draft set of measures to tackle illegal online content Thursday, with the aim of ensuring platforms are held accountable for their algorithms and improve content moderation.

New EU authority to crack down on money-laundering 04 August 2021, 00:37 CET
The EU Commission proposed Monday a new authority to combat money laundering, part of a package of measures to strengthen Europe's fight against money laundering and countering terrorism financing.

EU plans new unit to tackle cybercrime 23 June 2021, 22:22 CET
The EU Commission laid out plans Wednesday for building a new 'joint cyber unit' to tackle the rising number of serious cyber incidents impacting public services, businesses and citizens across the EU.

EU rules on removing online terrorist content in force 08 June 2021, 22:12 CET
Online platforms have one hour to remove terrorist content referred by EU states' authorities, under landmark EU rules on addressing the dissemination of terrorist content which entered into force Monday.

EU gives one hour deadline to remove online terrorist content 30 April 2021, 23:11 CET
Internet platforms will have one hour to remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content following the EU Parliament's go-ahead Wednesday for a new law to address dissemination of terrorist content.

Brussels mulls tighter controls on crypto-assets, e-money 11 March 2021, 23:20 CET
The EU Commission launched a consultation Thursday on revision of its directive to improve cooperation between national tax authoritiesy in emerging areas such as crypto-assets and e-money.

Stricter EU rules against homemade explosives into force 02 February 2021, 00:16 CET
New EU rules to restrict access to explosive precursors, in force from Monday, strengthen controls on the sale and marketing of dangerous chemicals used by terrorists to build homemade explosives.

EU to tighten cybersecurity of connected devices 04 December 2020, 18:26 CET
The EU Council approved Thursday conclusions acknowledging increased use of consumer devices connected to the internet and the related new risks for privacy, information security and cybersecurity.

Cyber attacks threat grows under Covid-19 20 October 2020, 23:15 CET
Cyber criminals have advanced their capabilities during the pandemic, adapting quickly and targeting victim groups more effectively, according to a report Tuesday from the EU cybersecurity agency.

56,000 persons surrendered on European arrest warrant since 2005 02 July 2020, 23:44 CET
Since 2005, 185,575 European Arrest Warrants were issued and 56,298 executed, according to a report Thursday assessing the transposition of the European arrest warrant in 27 Member States and the UK.

MEPs demand data protection guarantees for fingerprint exchange with UK 15 May 2020, 00:17 CET
The EU Council should not allow fingerprint data exchange between the UK and EU countries without guarantees on reciprocity and data protection in place, the European Parliament said on Thursday.

Brussels to clamp down further on dirty money 08 May 2020, 00:41 CET
The EU Commission put forward Thursday a set of measures it wants to take over the next 12 months to better enforce and coordinate EU rules on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

One hour for Internet firms to remove terrorist content 01 October 2019, 18:48 CET
Internet companies would be forced to remove content promoting terrorism within an hour of being informed, under new EU rules adopted by an EU Parliament committee on Wednesday.

Eurojust launches new Counter-Terrorism Register 06 September 2019, 00:40 CET
A new Counter-Terrorism Register, launched Thursday by Eurojust, the EU's agency on judicial cooperation, will help EU countries exchange information on terrorist offences in a quick, efficient and uniform manner.