European Ports Alliance
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Launched January 24, 2024
Why
Combat drug trafficking
Address organized crime
What
200 million EUR funding
Modern equipment for customs
Enhanced cooperation
Member states
European Commission
Europol
Eurojust
European Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO)
European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT)
Public-Private Partnership
Protect logistics, information, staff, processes
Where
European Union ports
Who
European Commission
Belgian Presidency of Council of EU
Ylva Johansson
EU Home Affairs Commissioner
Revenue Commissioners
Law enforcement agencies
Customs officials
Private sector
How
Annual meetings at Ministerial level
Strategic priorities setting
Progress tracking
Significance
Strengthened port security
Reduced drug trafficking
Challenges
Organized crime adaptation
Internal security weaknesses
Way Forward
Regular review and strategy update
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The European Ports Alliance, launched on January 24, 2024, by the European Commission in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, is a significant initiative aimed at combating drug trafficking and organized crime in European ports. This response is prompted by the alarming increase in drug seizures in European ports. The Alliance involves an investment of 200 million EUR for state-of-the-art equipment to assist customs officials and fosters cooperation between various European entities. It also includes a Public-Private Partnership to safeguard logistics and operations in ports. This strategic move is crucial for enhancing the security of Europe’s logistics hubs and curtailing the activities of criminal groups exploiting port vulnerabilities.
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