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EDPS publishes Opinion on Europol proposals

EDPS · · EU · GDPR & International

EDPS publishes Opinion on Europol proposals ileanjoh Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:23 Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:00 The EDPS has issued an Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal to update and replace the current Europol Regulation. Read the press release Read the Opinion 1 Read the Opinion

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