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The European Union Counter-Terrorism Strategy

To combat terrorism effectively, the EU proposes to organise its actions around four objectives: prevention, protection, pursuit and response. Prevention The "Prevention" pillar aims to combat radicalisation and recruitment of terrorists by identifying the methods, propaganda and the instruments used by terrorists. Although these challenges lie with the Member States, the EU helps to...
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Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing

This directive aims to prevent the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing and overrides Directive 91/308/EEC. It applies to financial and credit...
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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council entitled "Fighting trafficking in human beings: an integrated approach and proposals for an action plan"

The present Communication contributes to the establishment of an action plan to combat trafficking of human beings and illegal immigration, decided by the Hague Programme and adopted by the...
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A Strategy on the External Dimension of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

This Communication emphasises the way in which the external aspects of justice and home affairs at global level contribute to creating an area of freedom, security and justice within the European...
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Council Decision 2005/671/JHA of 20 September 2005 on the exchange of information and cooperation concerning terrorist offences

By means of this decision, the European Union reinforces police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat terrorism more effectively. In particular, it aims to improve the exchanges of all...
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Communication from the Commission to the Council and the Europeant Parliament Communication on the mutual recognition of judicial decisions in criminal matters and the strengthening of mutual trust between Member States

The Commission focuses on aspects of the mutual recognition programme that have not yet been implemented. It resets the priorities for the years ahead in the light of the Hague Programme and...
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Communication of the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council: Implementing The Hague Programme: the way forward

How can we strengthen the area of freedom, security and justice within the European Union? The Commission’s answer to this question consists of 10 priorities for the next five years. The...
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