Explainers

Child sexual abuse is a widespread and often hidden crime. The EU is strengthening its rules to better prevent abuse online and offline, bring perpetrators to justice and improve protection and support for victims.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget.

Authorities across the EU share information through large-scale IT systems to protect citizens, fight crime, and secure borders.

The EU and its member states work together in a comprehensive and evidence-based way to reduce drug demand and related harm, protect public health and tackle drug trafficking and drug-related organised crime.

Human trafficking, cybercrime, drug trafficking and environmental crime are among the threats the EU tackles through EMPACT, its multidisciplinary platform for coordinating action against the most serious organised crime networks.

The EU has imposed sanctions against individuals, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts, including ISIL/Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the European Union’s counter-terrorism policies and strategies.

The increase in the manufacture and use of highly-addictive synthetic opioids is a global challenge. The EU is taking action to curb this global affliction on society.

The EU is working on various fronts to improve its ability to respond to crises and to enhance its resilience to future challenges.