A Statewatch investigative report reveals that Europol is expanding cooperation with private technology vendors in largely unchecked ways, including Microsoft employees holding desks at Europol HQ in The Hague. The agency has expressed interest in robotics, open-source intelligence, audio/video analytics and forensic analysis tools. The report highlights conflicts of interest, limited transparency in procurement and the showcasing of intrusive surveillance technologies such as voice identification systems and augmented reality drone control.
Retrieved: 2026-02-24 | Language: EN | Reading time: 7 min read