Combating firearms trafficking and amendment to Directive (EU) 2024/1260

This procedure aims to strengthen the legal framework for fighting the illegal trade of firearms and ammunition across the EU. By updating existing rules, the EU seeks to close loopholes that allow weapons to move illegally between member states, thereby reducing violent crime and enhancing public safety.

The rules will affect law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, and the firearms industry. It introduces stricter controls on weapon tracking and enhances cooperation between member states to stop criminal networks.