EU Action Plan against Trafficking in Cultural Goods

This procedure establishes a strategic framework to combat the illegal trade and trafficking of cultural property. It aims to protect Europe's shared heritage by strengthening the fight against the illicit movement of artworks and antiquities, which is often linked to organized crime and the funding of terrorism.

The plan affects law enforcement agencies, customs authorities, and the art market. It introduces stricter controls on the movement of cultural goods and enhances judicial cooperation between member states to recover stolen artifacts.