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EU: Fight against terrorism: Parliament to vote on updated powers for Europol

11 May 2016

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"MEPs vote this week on new powers for Europol. These would allow the agency to set up specialised units more easily so that it can respond faster to emerging threats. They would also set clear rules for centres, such as the European Counter Terrorism Centre that started on 1 January 2016. In some cases Europol would also be allowed to exchange information with private companies. For example, Europol would be able to ask Facebook to remove pages run by Islamic State.

These new powers would be accompanied by strong data protection safeguards and democratic oversight rules.

Negotiators from the Parliament and the Council reached a deal on this on 26 November 2015, which was endorsed by Parliament's civil liberties committee on 30 November.

However, before the agreement can enter into force, it will still need to be formally approved by Parliament.

MEPs debate the deal on Wednesday 11 May from 9.00 CET and vote on it at about 12.30 CET."

See the full text: Fight against terrorism: Parliament to vote on updated powers for Europol (press release, pdf)

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