Does the EU have its own FBI?

The FBI - a name that resonates with power, authority, and the relentless pursuit of justice. But what about the European Union (EU)? Have you ever heard of Europol? In this video we embark on a journey to unravel the enigma surrounding Europol and its potential role as the EU's own law enforcement agency. By delving into the depths of Europol's operations, we aim to shed light on whether the EU has developed its own robust entity, capable of tackling transnational crime and safeguarding the Union's security interests. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Europol and seek to uncover whether the EU truly has something akin to the mighty FBI.

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Sources:
Source 1: Europol, Operation Archimedes
Source 2: Europol, About Europol
Source 3: Wikipedia, Europol
Source 4: Euractiv, Europol warns against Criminal Use of ChatGPT
Source 5: Europol, Chatgpt
Source 7: European Parliament, More Power to Europol

[kimlaursen]

An European Bureau of Investigation (EBI) would be a great idea🇪🇺!

We need an authority that can fight crime and terror across national borders🚔

[HappyCatholicDane]

A stronger Europol would be a good idea. At least in some areas. But the oversight by the European Parliament must be strengthened first.

[andrasadam]

Europol is based, I wonder why they get so little coverage most of the time. Just a few weeks ago they coordinated an operation in a dozen countries against Ndrangheta and arrested a 132 people, including a couple of the EU's most wanted. Pretty badass if you ask me, I'd love to see them get more power.

[LetoxxIant]

As I think of my self as European first and German third (second is my home region) I am always for more autonomy for European institutions who help us grow closer together. I would think Europol should be for the EU what Schotland Yard is for the UK, the FBI is for the US and the BKA is for Germany

[olezhastanislavich]

Thanks for your job! Woulb be nice to see also videos about progress of EU's transformation in every aspect!

[novvak]

Very cool video. I think it's hard for anyone to claim that this is a bad thing.
I think it's nesesary in the modern world of international, high teach crime. A few months ago, they, along with local police in 4 counties (including mine) cracked down on a crypto scam organisation operating out of Serbia, Israel and 2 EU members. They were steeling from all over the world. About 127 thousand people were scammed. Only in Serbia they employeed between 150 and 200 people. Way to go Europol!

[pauluk]

It makes sense to have an organisation like this, crime isn't restricted by boarders of a country and nor should law enforcement.

Now there is cooperation and that does work to a degree, but it would be far more effective and likely cheaper to have a pan-European enforcement agency that has teeth.

The truth is, as we advance, crime is very likely going to be a lot more cross boarder and eventually, we might need an international organisation that goes beyond Europol and the FBI.

But like all things related to the EU, improvements and integration will be at an incremental step by step thing, as is needed, so it's very likely more powers will go towards Europol as it's likely going to be needed as criminals will find it easier to do cross boarder crimes as we become more advanced.

[hasansarhan]

More autonomy, an ethical autonomy based on human right and justice not more arrogant and ignorant people with unchecked power that they can abuse

[kundbalint]

Yet another EU institution that is basically rendered useless, thanks to lack of sovereignity.

[francescot]

Ne veras ke EU, havas sian FBI-n. Estas Usono, kiu havas sian EUROPOL-on.

[alexander-xjnn]

The European Union is a newer and cooler version of the US

[KuopassaTv]

Eu was supposed to be a trade union, and like Europol, it has been mutated into something it wasn't meant to be

[MartimCorreia]

But we already have Interpool as well that as acts as the EU's FBI

[TheHungarygamer]

well the fbi is a big bunch of useless politcal hacks in the us, so maybe be a bit careful about "autonomy" so it dosent become "unaccountability"

[dennisengelen]

The US is insane, where many European countries treat criminals too softly, the FBI and all treat everyone they suspect (not even sure of) in a very inhumane and barbaric way. We should be more harsh to criminals but the US should tone it down someties, they severely lack professionalism and act way too emotional to hold a gun imho.

[isakjohansson]

EU is my favorite dystopian organisation

[jansteyaert]

We have no need for a European FBI, Every member state already has their own equivalent. Their current role of providing support and taking care of communication between member states and countries outside of the EU is fine.

[ΔωροθέαΚαραπουρζιδου]

Why local national police don't cooperating with you to track and protect gangster at national Why it took them so long to do so???

[slevinshafel]

but is not the same hahaha. I want the same. Where have more juristiccion than local police.

[hanna_GG]

I think the EUROPOL should completely replace the national police :)