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Today in History: All EU Nations Ratify Convention, Form Europol

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On 1 October 1998, all EU member states ratified the Europol Convention, officially establishing the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. Based in The Hague, Europol became the EU’s central hub for sharing criminal intelligence and supporting member states against serious organized crime and terrorism.

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On 1 October 1998, all EU member states ratified the Europol Convention, officially establishing the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. Based in The Hague, Europol became the EU’s central hub for sharing criminal intelligence and supporting member states against serious organized crime and terrorism.