Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: Swedish Initiative

  • EU instead of EC: New directive facilitates cross-border data exchange

    EU instead of EC: New directive facilitates cross-border data exchange

    The 2006 “Swedish Initiative” is being replaced by a new set of rules. This “Lisbonization” of EU-wide information exchange comes with a uniform case management system and file format, and requires shorter deadlines for processing requests. The European Union could…

  • Privileged third country: EU security cooperation with Great Britain after Brexit

    Privileged third country: EU security cooperation with Great Britain after Brexit

    British authorities continue to participate in many EU instruments in the area of justice and home affairs, and cooperation in some cases even goes further than with the Schengen states Norway, Iceland or Switzerland. The exit from Europol and the…

  • EU police forces plan new information system

    EU police forces plan new information system

    European police authorities have numerous applications for communication and information exchange. Member States are now developing another platform for large-scale police operations and terrorist attacks. The European domestic secret services have a similar system. Several European police authorities are developing…