The DNA of serious and organised crime is changing against the backdrop of today’s and tomorrow’s rapidly shifting world.
Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment 2025 (SOCTA 2025) is a unique, intelligence-driven report offering forward-looking insights into how organised crime is changing – and its impact on our societies.
As the cornerstone of EU crime priority setting, this assessment will guide law enforcement strategies and EU policies in tackling Europe’s most pressing criminal threats.
Stay tuned for key findings that will shape the future of security in the EU. Join us for a press conference announcing the publication of this flagship report, where we will unveil key findings and discuss their impact on security in Europe.
Date and time: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 13:00 CET
Speakers:
- Europol’s Executive Director Catherine De Bolle
- Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner
- Polish Undersecretary of State Maciej Duszczyk
- Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Police Marek Borón
Place: Europol’s headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Online: This press conference will also be live-streamed on the homepage of Europol’s website. Registration is not necessary to follow the livestream.
RSVP: Journalists interested in attending this press conference in person at Europol’s headquarters are requested to RSVP to press@europol.europa.eu by Monday 17 March at 16:30 CET. Please send your full name + date of birth for registration. Valid ID credentials are required for admittance.
Ground rules: On-the-record press conference. The conference room will be available for media to set up from 12:30 CET and everything must be pre-set by 12:55 CET.
The media communications and the report will be published on Europol’s website on the day at 13:00 CET.
For all media inquiries: press@europol.europa.eu
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