What are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures?

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Defence News Europe - Here are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures including measures to fight cross-border crime through Europol and Eurojust, according to an announcement published by the European Commission dated June 24, 2026:

The new EU Counter Terrorism measures will improve cooperation between EU agencies and national authorities, including police, customs and courts. They will support more joint investigations, speed up prosecutions, and facilitate the exchange of information through a clearer legal framework and less administrative burden. Europol and Eurojust are at the core of the EU's response to organised criminal networks, terrorists and hostile actors that are operating across borders, globally and online, and that are increasingly using AI.

Both Europol and Eurojust will operate under faster procedures under the European Investigation Order, the European Remote Participation Order, and the Data Protection Regulation for Union institutions and bodies (EUDPR).

1 - Here are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures including measures to fight cross-border crime through Europol:

Europol will deliver more efficient and secure information exchange:

Europol will deliver more efficient and secure information exchange through automated and faster information sharing that will enable real-time collaboration on investigations. Europol will also establish a secure, scalable and sovereign cloud infrastructure, and a Police Shared Data Space, so investigators can work jointly including virtually on common cases.

Europol will provide stronger operational support for Member States:

Europol will provide stronger operational support for Member States through Europol Support Offices that will be set up in Member States and will be staffed by police officers who have previously worked at Europol. This will ensure better use of Europol support and tools, including in forensics and data analysis while facilitating access to Europol's systems.

Europol will create a Technology and Innovation Hub:

Europol will create a Technology and Innovation Hub that will provide for the first time an EU-wide picture of capability needs for law enforcement. It will also support Member States' investment in joint research and development. This will help Member States invest together in critical technologies and ensure access to advanced capabilities. The tools developed will be made available via the European Police Shared Data Space directly to Member States' law enforcement authorities.

Europol will strengthen cooperation with EU agencies:

Europol will strengthen cooperation with EU agencies and bodies, namely with Eurojust and with the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Europol will strengthen international cooperation:

Europol will strengthen international cooperation with partner countries to jointly tackle global cross-border crime.

2 - Here are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures including measures to fight cross-border crime through Eurojust:

Eurojust will strengthen capabilities and operational support:

Eurojust will strengthen capabilities and operational support with the mandate to act on its own initiative to identify links between cases, anticipate and decide on the need for coordination, help resolve jurisdiction issues, and support national authorities early in the process.

Eurojust will strengthen support in emerging areas of crime:

Eurojust will strengthen support in emerging areas of crime through a mandate that will be expanded to strengthen its involvement in emerging issues such as cybercrime, violations of EU restrictive measures, or gender-based violence.

Eurojust will strengthen governance and decision-making:

Eurojust will strengthen governance and decision-making by streamlining decision-making with more agile processes, administrative efficiency gains, and faster action in urgent and complex cases.

Eurojust will be part of an integrated EU criminal justice system:

Eurojust will be part of an integrated EU criminal justice system by improving and strengthening its cooperation with Europol and the European Public Prosecutor's Office. A new information system will allow to easily identify information and cases of relevance to both Eurojust and Europol.

Eurojust will strengthen international engagement with third countries:

Eurojust will strengthen international engagement with third countries from an earlier point, making cooperation with third countries more flexible. Stronger cooperation will also be possible where financial commitments are needed or liaison prosecutors are seconded to Eurojust.