Regulation (EU) 2016/794 Article 1

Establishment of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation

Article 1

1. A European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) is hereby established with a view to supporting cooperation among law enforcement authorities in the Union. 2. Europol as established by this Regulation shall replace and succeed Europol as established by Decision 2009/371/JHA.

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