#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 26Second Act Amending the Europol Act
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This German federal law, published on 5 February 2026, constitutes the second amendment to the national Europol Act. It implements further adjustments to align German legislation with the revised EU Europol Regulation (2016/794 as amended). The act primarily updates procedural rules, data processing and sharing mechanisms, and oversight provisions for the German national unit interacting with Europol. It strengthens cooperation between German law enforcement authorities and the EU agency in combating serious cross-border crime, terrorism, and cybercrime while incorporating enhanced data protection safeguards required by EU law.
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Key Changes
- Updates procedural rules for the German national Europol unit to reflect amendments in EU Regulation 2016/794
- Modifies rules governing the processing and transmission of personal data between German authorities and Europol
- Strengthens oversight and data protection safeguards in line with EU requirements
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