On the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on cooperation with and through the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the Federal Police of Brazil
A-10-2025-0142
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Nikola Bartůšek
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Parliament gives its consent to the EU-Brazil agreement on cooperation with Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil, allowing personal and non-personal data transfers to fight crime and terrorism.¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that Parliament give its consent to the agreement, believing it will help ensure a safer Europe.¶
Key points
- Parliament consents to the conclusion of the agreement between the EU and Brazil on cooperation with Europol and the Federal Police.¶
- The agreement allows transfer of personal and non-personal data between Europol and Brazilian authorities to support crime prevention and combat, including serious crime and terrorism.¶
- The agreement provides safeguards for human rights, fundamental freedoms, privacy, and data protection.
- Cooperation covers counter-terrorism, organised crime, corruption, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, terrorist financing, and illegal migration.¶
- The European Data Protection Supervisor confirmed the agreement has adequate safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 16(2), Article 88, Article 218(6)(a)(v), and Article 218(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶