Behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on cooperation with and through the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the Federal Police of Brazil

This agreement allows the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) to share personal and non-personal data with Brazil's Federal Police. The goal is to enhance cooperation in preventing and combating serious crimes, including terrorism, while ensuring fundamental rights are protected. The agreement directly affects Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil, enabling them to exchange information. It also impacts citizens by aiming to improve security through better cross-border crime fighting, with safeguards for privacy and data protection. This new framework permits data transfers between Europol and Brazilian authorities, which was not previously possible to this extent. It specifically addresses cooperation on counter-terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and illegal migration. The European Parliament has given its consent to the conclusion of this agreement. The European Data Protection Supervisor has confirmed that the agreement provides adequate safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights.