(Brussels Times) European justice ministers have agreed on several measures to step up the EU’s fight against terrorism in the EU, primarily by facilitating the digital information exchange in terrorism cases across borders.
The proposals for additional measures are part of “ongoing efforts to modernise and digitalise cross-border judicial cooperation,” and will make it easier for prosecutors and judges to exchange information about (possible) terrorists and other criminals across EU member states’ borders.
The Council approved the general approaches during a meeting on Thursday, in light of the growing number of criminals and terrorists acting across borders.
“The permanent exchange is absolutely vital in situations like this,” European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.
