On 2 September 2026, Europol and the European Labour Authority (ELA) have signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen their cooperation in tackling labour exploitation, trafficking in human beings, fraud and related forms of serious and organised crime.
The Working Arrangement formalises cooperation that has already demonstrated its value through joint involvement in EMPACT activities. It provides a framework for the exchange of strategic information to strengthen collaboration in areas of shared interest, and the development of further areas of cooperation.
Jürgen Ebner
Europol Acting Executive Director
Labour exploitation is not simply a labour law issue - it can be a highly profitable business for organised crime. Criminal networks operate across borders and exploit legitimate business structures to facilitate their activities and conceal criminal profits. By strengthening our cooperation with the European Labour Authority, we can improve the exchange of information, connect intelligence across jurisdictions and better identify the organised crime structures behind labour exploitation. This Working Arrangement will help us turn that intelligence into stronger law enforcement action.
Cosmin Boiangiu
ELA Executive Director
Today’s signature marks the beginning of a more structured phase of cooperation between EUROPOL and ELA. The Authority looks forward to translating this Working Arrangement into meaningful action and practical cooperation that support...
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