Concrete political, legislative and financial support to tackle organised crime

Organised crime is a global and multifaceted issue. It is increasingly violent and professional, with criminals operating like multinational businesses. By nature international, agile and capable of swiftly adapting and expanding, organised crime has a direct impact on local territories and is prevalent even in places that have long considered themselves safe.

The infiltration of illegal activities into the public sector and the creation of illegal markets have a direct impact on local territories’ economic and social health. As first witnesses and responders, local and regional authorities have the duty, and are mobilised, to protect their citizens as well as local administrative, economic and democratic processes against organised crime and its repercussions.

Therefore, the members of Efus’ Executive Committee, call on national governments and European institutions to provide concrete political, legislative and financial support to local and regional authorities in Europe in preventing and tackling organised crime.

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