Europol warned last year that organised crime gangs were turning to AI-powered scams to target victims. Tackling smuggling gangs that illegally move migrants across Europe remains a priority for many governments.

The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of Europol, doubling its staff and widening its data powers. Rights groups warn of surveillance creep.

Brunner: "Rafforzamento di Europol e Eurojust momento importante per la sicurezza" (ANSA)