Police cooperation: establishment of the European Police College CEPOL. Initiative Portugal

The European Parliament voted by 86 votes to 24 with 10 abstentions to endorse the resolution by Mr Bernd POSSELT (EPP/ED, D) that approves with amendment a Portuguese initiative to set up a European Police College (EPC). (Please refer to the previous step in the legislative process for amendments tabled by the committee responsible). The Parliament has added that the College would concentrate on providing training for senior police officers from applicant Member States.�