European Parliament Approves Expanded Europol Mandate to Combat Migrant Smuggling

On September 25, 2025, the European Parliament and Council reached agreement to expand Europol’s mandate and resources to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The deal establishes a permanent European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling (ECAMS) within Europol and fosters coordination between Europol, Eurojust, and Frontex staff to support member states in conducting joint criminal investigations. This expansion strengthens operational technology cooperation for cross-border law enforcement operations.

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Original source: European Parliament

Retrieved: 2025-11-01 | Language: en | Reading time: 3 min