Cypriot delegation addresses Europol cooperation at 19th parliamentary meeting

The 19th meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group (JPSG) of Europol began on November 9, 2026, in Brussels. The Cypriot House of Representatives is represented by MPs Prodromos Alabritis, Christos Christofidis, Sotiris Ioannou, and Chrysanthos Savvidis. The discussions focused on the multi-annual programming of Europol, regional security partnerships, and the exchange of personal data.

During the session, the head of the Cypriot delegation, Prodromos Alabritis, emphasized the importance of strengthening Europol's collaboration with countries in the Middle East and North Africa, citing Cyprus's strategic geographical location as critical for both national and European Union security. A major point of the discussion involved the proposed deepening of cooperation between Europol and Turkey.

Cypriot officials raised significant concerns regarding the operational integration of Turkey, particularly concerning the exchange of personal data. Alabritis insisted on the necessity of ensuring that Turkey fully cooperates with the authorities of all EU member states, including the Republic of Cyprus. The delegation highlighted that any gaps in information exchange or lack of cooperation from Turkey could pose security risks. The committee continues its deliberations on these legislative and security frameworks as part of the ongoing parliamentary oversight process.