We're hiring a Senior Specialist for Europol Liaison Office in Brussels to support EU security priorities. ๐ช๐บ ๐ Deadline: 06 November ๐ Apply now: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1093 #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers
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Join us in making Europe safer and doing work that truly matters! ๐ ๐ข Senior Agent - Software Testing needed. ๐ Deadline: 08 November ๐ Apply now: https://www.europol.europa.eu/work-with-us/careers/open-vacancies/vacancy/1092 #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers
๐ Could quantum computers compromise the cryptography protecting cryptocurrencies? This new report separates real risks from misconceptions and sets out steps to protect digital assets. Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/quantum-computing-and-cryptocurrencies
๐ European and Ecuadorian authorities have disrupted a major cocaine trafficking network after years of joint investigation, seizing over 43 tonnes of cocaine in 13 operations between 2022 and 2026. ๐ช Fighting drug trafficking through international cooperation! Read more: https://ow.ly/9LcB50ZWa4T
๐ A new report by Europol and UC3M assesses this "harvest now, decrypt later" threat, the data most at risk and what it means for law enforcement. Read more: https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/harvest-now-decrypt-later
๐จ Almost 50 suspects arrested. ๐ Drugs hidden in commercial freight. ๐ซ A network linked to killings, kidnappings and grenade attacks. ๐ Europol supported the investigation and coordinated action against the drug network across Europe. ๐ https://ow.ly/QHUk50ZVo7L #DrugTrafficking
๐ Future quantum computers could compromise cryptocurrency wallet keys and expose encrypted data collected years earlier. The timing is uncertain, but preparation takes time. Two new Europol reports explain the risks and steps to take now. Read more: https://ow.ly/PAv750ZVffy #DigitalChallenges
Behind every cross-border cyber investigation is a network of people who know and trust each other. ๐ค We asked participants at the Europol #Cybercrime Conference what they're taking back to their work. Here's what they said ๐ฅ
๐ Ordering violence from abroad does not put suspects beyond reach. ๐ Five suspected organisers and recruiters linked to serious violence across Europe have been arrested in Spain, Morocco and France under Europol-coordinated #OTFGRIMM. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/WOVY50ZTOhu
๐ช๐บ We welcomed representatives of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to our HQ ๐ From discussions on the revision of the Europol Regulation to updates on key initiatives, the visit highlighted our commitment to tackling crime in Europe. #MakingEuropeSafer
๐จA 16-year-old is suspected of leading KillSec, linked to around 1 000 suspected attacks worldwide. German-led action supported by Europol & Eurojust: ๐น 3 provisional arrests ๐น 8 searches ๐น Leak site taken over Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/o8QT50ZTrPX #CyberAttacks
๐จ Cannabis smuggling from North America & Thailand into Europe is surging, driven by legal market oversupply & organised crime. ๐ A new Europol Operational Taskforce is fighting back, including support to Belgian authorities in dismantling a major network. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/WMxl50ZTrgW
๐ฎ More than 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries gathered at Europol for the European Police Chiefs Convention 2026. They discussed the security challenges ahead, from AI and lawful access to data to radicalisation, disinformation and cross-border crime. #MakingEuropeSafer
๐ฎ Over 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries and 15 international organisations gathered to discuss security challenges. Prevention of radicalisation and artificial intelligence in law enforcement on top of the European Police Chiefs Convention agenda. Read: ๐ https://ow.ly/ZMk950ZT0Mf
๐ Congratulations to the winners of the Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026! These awards showcase real-world examples of how law enforcement innovation drives progress. Learn more about the winning projects, the runners-up and innovation in law enforcement: ๐ https://ow.ly/53Fb50ZSYTZ
The Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation 2026 have been awarded to Spain, Denmark, and The Netherlands, all recognised for their innovative initiatives that can support and strengthen law enforcement in Europe ๐ Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/YF7650ZSXJm
๐ข Join Europol as a Forensic Examiner Specialist (Digital Forensics). Develop and automate digital forensic workflows, analyse large datasets, build scalable processing solutions, and contribute to new forensic methods, tools and best practices. ๐ Apply: https://ow.ly/WyCw50ZRYAT
๐ข Join Europol and coordinate operational support and investigations, develop expertise across cybercrime, threat intelligence, digital forensics, payment fraud and dark web investigations, and strengthen international cooperation. ๐ Apply: https://ow.ly/USg050ZRYzT
How can law enforcement balance innovation with fundamental rights? At #EDEN2026 in Lisbon, over 170 experts discussed the challenges of using data & tech while protecting privacy & democracy. From AI to cloud security, the conference explored where to draw boundaries. ๐ https://ow.ly/YXIm50ZQRaz
๐จ 6 arrests on 22 September in an investigation into a network allegedly smuggling migrants by air from mainland Europe to the UK using counterfeit ID documents. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/Iyut50ZQANQ #Europol #MigrantSmuggling #OrganisedCrime
๐จCrackdown on human trafficking network! Europol supported a Dutch-led operation targeting a human trafficking ring exploiting Indian nationals in restaurants across ๐ง๐ช ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฑ๐บ ๐ณ๐ฑ ๐จ๐ญ. ๐ 70+ potential victims identified, with profits exceeding โฌ4M from exploitation. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/JGUf50ZPacY
๐จ Experts from 28 countries gathered at Europol for the 19th Victim Identification Task Force. Another remarkable step in the fight against child sexual exploitation: โ 18 children tentatively identified โ 147 victims located โ 5 offenders identified Learn more: https://ow.ly/yS8650ZP3xv
Acting Executive Director of Europol met Eurojust President and Administrative Director for our annual high-level meeting ๐ค Europol and Eurojust continue to work together, bringing law enforcement and judicial expertise to support cross-border investigations across the EU โ๏ธ๐ฎ
๐ค Two agencies. One shared goal: stronger action against serious cross-border crime. โ๏ธ Eurojust President Michael Schmid and Administrative Director Vincent Jamin met Europol Acting Executive Director Jรผrgen Ebner for the annual high-level meeting. @europol.europa.eu #StrongerTogether
๐จ Europol-supported operation deals major blow to drug trafficking network linked to Italyโs โNdrangheta. Led to seven arrests in Brazil, property seizures, and assets frozen. Learn more: ๐ https://ow.ly/gptk50ZOJPb #DrugTrafficking
๐ป Electronic evidence has entered a new era in Europe. Europol and the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) brought law enforcement and global service providers together to turn the EUโs new eEvidence framework into practice. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/CxIj50ZOjym #SIRIUS
At the 10th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, 450+ experts shared tools, partnerships, and strategies to disrupt illicit crypto use. ๐กWith criminals adapting fast, collaboration and innovation remain key to staying one step ahead. Learn more: baselgovernance.org/10crc.
Signed! Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a secure line between Europol and Andorra ๐ฆ๐ฉ It lays the groundwork for joining our Secure Information Exchange Network Application SIENA, enabling 24/7 direct exchange of information. Read more: ๐ https://ow.ly/gfn250ZNPHY
๐ดOne week to go until the 17th Europol Data Protection Experts Network conference in Lisbon #EDEN2026 Experts from law enforcement, data protection, technology and fundamental rights are ready to discuss how security and privacy can work hand in hand. โก๏ธLearn more: https://ow.ly/ba7t50ZFHx0
๐ข Help keep the ICT systems behind Europolโs work secure, reliable and available. Install and maintain servers and data storage systems, provide technical support, and help strengthen backup, recovery, automation and infrastructure planning. Apply:๐ https://ow.ly/NTpH50ZMtwh