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Dear Mr. << Antragsteller:in >>, Thank you for your interest in our organisation. Your public access request will be processed in line with the Management Board Rules on Public Access to Europol Documents, herewith attached for your convenience. Kind Regards, G2-01 Corporate Law

Dear Mr. << Antragsteller:in >>, While processing your public access request, additional aspects such as ongoing consultations with stakeholders prolonged the process. Therefore, and in line with Article 3(2) of the Management Board Rules on Public Access to Europol Documents, of which you were provided a copy, an extension for up to 15 working days is necessary in order for us to properly handle your request. Thank you for your understanding. Kind Regards, G2-01 Corporate Law

Guten Tag, meine Informationsfreiheitsanfrage „Dokumente der EPCC 2023“ vom 01.10.2023 (#289375) wurde von Ihnen nicht in der gesetzlich vorgeschriebenen Zeit beantwortet. Sie haben die Frist mittlerweile um 1 Tag überschritten. Bitte informieren Sie mich umgehend über den Stand meiner Anfrage. Mit freundlichen Grüßen << Adresse entfernt >>

Dear Mr. << Antragsteller:in >>, Please note that due to the ongoing consultations, whilst being in the final stages of completing our response, Europol would need more time to properly process your request. We do anticipate to provide you with an answer fairly soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Kind Regards, G2-01 Corporate Law

Dear Mr. << Antragsteller:in >>, Europol has assessed your request and has identified 67 documents as falling in its scope. Full access: With regard to 3 documents, we are pleased to inform you that access to them is granted, herewith enclosed, as their disclosure does not undermine any of the interests protected in Article 4 of the Management Board Decision laying down the rules for applying Regulation 1049/2001 with regard to Europol documents (the MB Decision on Public Access). #1334541; #1342906 Video available at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpaqbn060z8 ; Partial access: With regard to 24 documents, we are pleased to inform you that partial access to them has been granted, herewith attached. Redactions have been made to a minor extent (indicated throughout the text in black shapes ‘[…]’) by redacting personal data of speakers/presenters and their job titles, and sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States, locations and registration details mentioned in view of security considerations and commercial information. - Art. 4(1)(b) of the MB Decision on Public Access (1 document): #1342892; The disclosure of the personal data contained would undermine the protection of the privacy and integrity of the individuals therein mentioned under Article 4(1)(b) of the aforementioned Decision. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent and Art. 4(1)(b) of the MB Decision on Public Access (16 documents): #1317505; #1300712; #1339015; #1322374; #1322377; #1333512; #1327051; #1327115; #1326597; #1327103; #1322375; #1322373; #1322376; #1322372; #1322371; #1326588 For the above listed documents, the redactions are based on Articles 4(1)(a), first indent, Article 4(1)(b), the MB Decision on Public Access. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access, as well as the protection of the privacy and integrity of the individuals therein mentioned under Article 4(1)(b) of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States, locations mentioned in view of security considerations as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent, Art. 4(1)(b) and Art. 4(2) first indent of the MB Decision on Public Access (7 documents): #1321157; #1318970; #1332785; #1331125; #1331081; #1331011; #1336517; For the above listed documents, the redactions are based on Articles 4(1)(a), first indent, Article 4(1)(b), the MB Decision on Public Access. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access, as well as the protection of the privacy and integrity of the individuals therein mentioned under Article 4(1)(b) of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States, locations and registration details mentioned in view of security considerations as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. Redactions have been applied also based on Article 4(2) first indent of the MB Decision on Public Access. The redacted parts contain details as regards commercial products and/or services of a legal person. The release of these parts of the document to the public could jeopardize the commercial activities of the companies/entities, therein mentioned, consequently hindering their ability to effectively perform their business functioning. Europol has identified no overriding public interest in the disclosure of these parts of the documents. Refusal of Access: With regard to 40 documents, we regret to inform you that Europol has decided to refuse access to them as follows: - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent of the MB Decision on Public Access (23 documents): #1334534; #1334540; #1334537; #1338831; #1339001; #1337219; #1336553; #1339614; #1336853; #1342875; #1342876; #1342893; #1342895; #1342896; #1342897; #1342898; #1342900; #1342901; #1342903; #1342904; #1342905; #1342907; #1342908 The documents are speaking points and presentations containing sensitive information that pertains to operational modus operandi, operational activities of the Member States and third partners, planning/strategic information. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent and Art. 4(1)(b) of the MB Decision on Public Access (3 documents): #1338114; #1337917; #1337408; The documents are two attendance lists and a presentation, which contain personal data, sensitive information that pertains to operational activities of the Member States and third partners as well as planning/strategic information. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access, as well as the protection of the privacy and integrity of the individuals therein mentioned under Article 4(1)(b) of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent and Art. 4(2) first indent of the MB Decision on Public Access (4 documents); #1334538; #1342873; #1342874; #1342911 The documents are speaking points and 3 presentations, which contain sensitive information that pertains to operational activities of the Member States and third partners as well as planning/strategic information. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. In addition to the above listed exception, Article 4(2) first indent of the MB Decision on Public Access is applicable to the documents as well. The disclosure of details as regards commercial products and/or services of a legal person to the public could jeopardize the commercial activities of the companies/entities, therein mentioned, consequently hindering their ability to effectively perform their business functioning. Europol has identified no overriding public interest in the disclosure of these parts of the documents. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent and Art. 4(3) of the MB Decision on Public Access (8 documents): #1328046; #1328047; #1328048; #1328049; #1335244; #1335389; #1335587; #1335889; The documents are discussion papers and workshop reports points and 3 presentations, which contain sensitive information that pertains to operational activities of the Member States and third partners as well as planning/strategic information. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. In addition to the above listed exception, Article 4(3) second sentence of the MB Decision on Public Access is applicable to the documents. The disclosure of the information on internal organisational aspects would reveal opinions for internal use as part of deliberations and preliminary consultations within Europol and such release would seriously undermine the decision-making process at Europol, pursuant to Article 4(3), second sentence, of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information would reveal details as regards planned future organisational measures. Additionally, the information outlines activities considered to be implemented to enhance law enforcement responses in preventing and investigating terrorism and serious and organised crime. The documents also provide details of strategic and corporate matters where the release of such sensitive information to the public could have a negative impact on the internal work processes at Europol. Europol has identified no overriding public interest in the disclosure of the documents. - Art. 4(1)(a) first indent, Art. 4(1)(b), Art. 4(3) of the MB Decision on Public Access (2 documents): #1332872; #1336231; The documents are a list of speakers/moderators and an annotated agenda, which contain personal data, sensitive information that pertains to operational activities of the Member States and third partners as well as planning/strategic information. The disclosure of such sensitive information would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards the public security, such as the proper fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, investigations and operational activities of Member States, third parties or Union bodies, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a), first indent, of the MB Decision on Public Access, as well as the protection of the privacy and integrity of the individuals therein mentioned under Article 4(1)(b) of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information that pertains to the fulfilment of Europol’s tasks, operational activities of Member States as well as planning/strategic information, to the public might jeopardize present and future investigations and operational activities of the law enforcement authorities of the Member States and third countries in their fight against organised crime, terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The disclosure of such information to the public could also jeopardize the trust and mutual cooperation between Europol and its partners, which is essential to Europol’s activities, consequently hindering Europol’s ability to effectively perform its tasks. In addition to the above listed exception, Article 4(3) second sentence of the MB Decision on Public Access is applicable to the documents. The disclosure of the information on internal organisational aspects would reveal opinions for internal use as part of deliberations and preliminary consultations within Europol and such release would seriously undermine the decision-making process at Europol, pursuant to Article 4(3), second sentence, of the aforementioned Decision. The release of such sensitive information would reveal details as regards planned future organisational measures. Additionally, the information outlines activities considered to be implemented to enhance law enforcement responses in preventing and investigating terrorism and serious and organised crime. The documents also provide details of strategic and corporate matters where the release of such sensitive information to the public could have a negative impact on the internal work processes at Europol. Europol has identified no overriding public interest in the disclosure of the documents. With respect to those documents, for which Europol has decided to refuse access to or to grant partial access, you may make a confirmatory application asking Europol to reconsider its position within 15 working days of receiving Europol’s reply, in accordance with Article 5(4) of the MB Decision on Public Access. Kind Regards, G2-01 Corporate Law