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Security & Foreign Affairs

Europol-Led Sting Nabs 28 for Child Exploitation

An international police operation coordinated by Europol has led to the arrest of 28 individuals suspected of child sexual exploitation. The operation spanned seven countries, including Canada and several EU member states like Germany, Poland, and Czechia. Law enforcement seized over 460 items, including electronic devices containing illegal material. This crackdown is part of Europol's ongoing efforts to dismantle global networks producing and sharing child abuse material, with further investigations pending.

Coordinated EU police action is dismantling international child abuse networks across continents.

Continues: Global Police Cooperation

Europol

Financial Regulation

EU Watchdog Probes Crypto Firms' Digital Resilience

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a coordinated supervisory action to assess the digital operational resilience of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The action will focus on how firms protect client funds held in custody and their overall cybersecurity preparedness. National regulators across the EU will conduct the assessments to ensure firms can withstand cyber threats and operational disruptions. This is a key step in implementing the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

EU regulators are checking if crypto firms can protect your assets from cyberattacks and failures.

Continues: MiCA Crypto Regulation Rollout

European Securities and Markets Authority

EU Policy & Law

EU Court Rules on German Football Association Rules

The Court of Justice of the EU has issued a judgment on regulations from the German Football Association (DFB) concerning player agents. The ruling found that certain DFB rules could potentially breach EU competition law by restricting the market for agent services. This case clarifies how EU principles on free movement and competition apply to the internal regulations of national sports governing bodies. The decision could have significant implications for how football agents and other sports intermediaries are regulated across the EU.

National sports bodies' rules on agents and transfers must comply with EU competition law.

Continues: CJEU Rulings Impact

Court of Justice of the European Union

Economy & Trade

EIB Boosts Polish SME and Green Transition Financing

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €100 million loan agreement with BPCE Equipment Solutions Polska, the first part of a €200 million programme. The funds are aimed at providing new, favourable credit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Poland. This financing will support private sector investments, particularly those contributing to the green transition and climate action. The initiative is designed to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Polish businesses in key sectors.

Polish small and medium businesses get a €200M boost for growth and green investments.

Continues: EIB SME Financing Initiatives

European Investment Bank