International crime : fight against serious forms, extending Europol mandate. Initiative Belgium and Sweden

PURPOSE : to extend Europol's mandate. COMMUNITY MEASURE : Council Decision 2001/C 362/01 extending Europol's mandate to deal with the serious forms of international crime. CONTENT : The effectiveness of the cooperation within the framework of the Europol Convention would be enhanced if Europol, within certain prioritised areas, could perform its tasks in respect of all aspects of international organised crime listed in the Annex to the Europol Convention. This Decision provides that Europol is instructed to deal with serious forms of international crime listed in the Annex. On a proposal from the Europol Management Board, the Council will unanimously lay down which serious forms of international crime are to be given priority. The director must regularly update the Europol Management Board on the implementation of these priorities. DATE APPLICABLE : 01/01/2002.�