EU wants to combat organised crime with Brazil

The Finnish Government endorses the European Commission’s proposal for an agreement on the exchange of information between Europol and the Brazilian authorities. The agreement is beneficial for Finland because it promotes the fight against serious crime and terrorism against Europe. The Government submitted its position on the agreement proposal to Parliament on 6 June.

The agreement proposal concerns the exchange of personal data between Europol and the Brazilian authorities competent for fighting serious crime and terrorism.

According to the Commission, authorities should be fully equipped to cooperate with external partners to fight serious crime and terrorism. Cooperation should be developed especially with third countries constituting major hubs for high-risk organised crime affecting EU Member States.
 
The Government’s view is that the agreement contains the appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data. The agreement will not have an effect on national legislation.  It will also contribute to the Government Programme’s objective of vigorously combating organised crime.

Inquiries:
Pekka Vasara, Senior Specialist, tel. +358 (0)295 488 547, [email protected]