Europol mandate extension: forgery of money & payment means

This procedure aims to expand the operational scope of Europol to better tackle the forgery of money and payment methods. By strengthening the agency's mandate, the EU seeks to improve the coordination of criminal investigations and intelligence sharing to protect the integrity of the euro and the financial system.

This change primarily affects law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities across the EU. It enhances the ability of Europol and CEPOL to support member states in detecting and preventing financial crimes and counterfeiting.