Agreement on operational and strategic cooperation between Georgia and European Police Office (Europol)

The European Parliament adopted by 544 votes to 99, with 66 abstentions (following the Parliament’s consultation procedure), a legislative resolution on the draft Council implementing decision approving the conclusion by the European Police Office (Europol) of the Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Georgia and Europol.

In line with its Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, Parliament approved the Council draft without amendment.

This Agreement shall contribute to enhancing cooperation with Georgia which is increasingly relevant in the fight against terrorism and organised crime, more specifically since it is a transit country of so-called foreign fighters.