Europol
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- proper noun
- Formal
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Europol
- Europol plays a crucial role in coordinating efforts to tackle organized crime in Europe.
- the European police office, Europol
And I believe that, you know, at some point there was a red notice for his arrest from I think so Europol or Interpol.
- And I believe that, you know, at some point there was a red notice for his arrest from I think so Europol or Interpol.
Examples
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Europol helps police forces across Europe to combat serious international crime and terrorism.
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During the meeting, Europol discussed strategies to improve cooperation among EU member states.
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Hill and I are going to Europol headquarters in Berlin tomorrow.
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He's with Europol, out of the UK.
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I spoke to a very nice man at Europol this morning, Commissioner Greisman.
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According to Europol, "The Drugs Unit dedicates most of its resources to operational activities."
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Although Europol is set up for European Union cooperation, because of the nature of trafficking, its contacts are worldwide.
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The EU agreed to set up Europol after the Maastricht Treaty of 1992 and began operating in The Hague in 1999.
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In contrast, Europol, the European Union's own version of Interpol for the EU countries, has a budget of €63.4 million.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
An agency of the European Union that helps police in member countries work together to fight serious crime
How International
Surface Forms
Etymology
Europol combines Europe and part of police, so it can be remembered as 'European police'. It refers to the EU office that helps national police forces work together to fight serious cross-border crime and terrorism.