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European Parliament Advances Controversial Europol Regulation Amid Backlash

11/8/2025

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On November 7, 2025, the European Parliament’s civil liberties committee (LIBE) endorsed a Europol Regulation by a 59–10 vote.
Rights groups warned of discrimination and surveillance overreach.
Critics say the proposal normalizes migration criminalization and expands Europol powers, including biometrics.
More than 120 organizations urged MEPs to reject the proposal, labeling it "unlawful, unsafe, and unsubstantiated."
The regulation will proceed to a plenary vote later this month.

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Story summary

On November 7, 2025, the European Parliament’s civil liberties committee (LIBE) endorsed a Europol Regulation by a 59–10 vote.
Rights groups warned of discrimination and surveillance overreach.
Critics say the proposal normalizes migration criminalization and expands Europol powers, including biometrics.
More than 120 organizations urged MEPs to reject the proposal, labeling it "unlawful, unsafe, and unsubstantiated."
The regulation will proceed to a plenary vote later this month.