Explainers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget.

Authorities across the EU share information through large-scale IT systems to protect citizens, fight crime, and secure borders.

Cyber threats are increasing in volume and complexity. Besides digital privacy they also impact critical infrastructure and economic stability, and cost trillions of euros globally every year.

The EU and its member states work together in a comprehensive and evidence-based way to reduce drug demand and related harm, protect public health and tackle drug trafficking and drug-related organised crime.

Human trafficking, cybercrime, drug trafficking and environmental crime are among the threats the EU tackles through EMPACT, its multidisciplinary platform for coordinating action against the most serious organised crime networks.

The EU has imposed sanctions against individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts, including ISIL/Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the European Union’s counter-terrorism policies and strategies.

The EU and its member states work together to effectively fight online child sexual abuse, and to protect victims using safeguarding strategies.

The increase in the manufacture and use of highly-addictive synthetic opioids is a global challenge. The EU is taking action to curb this global affliction on society.