The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released an in-depth report investigating how emerging technologies are changing internal security in the EU. The report highlights both the advantages and disadvantages that innovations pose, and of specific interest to it are Artificial Intelligence, drones, blockchain, and quantum computing:AI is increasingly...
The European Commission has launched ProtectEU, a new internal security strategy to counter the EU's most pressing threats from terrorism and cyberattacks, through to organized crime and hybrid threats. Presented on April 1st, 2025, the plan reflects a step towards an integrated and proactive security policy among member states. Key priorities are...
NOTIONES Fourth Workshop was held online on the 21st of January 2025. The workshop kicked off with a warm welcome to attendees, followed by two engaging sessions. The first session explored online monitoring and AI, with presentations focusing on the critical issues of social media platforms promoting radicalization and the role...
The Defence Research Institute are a partner in the NOTIONES project. What is your role within this network of police and intelligence agencies across Europe? The Defence Research Institute (DRI) plays a vital role within the NOTIONES network by contributing both strategic and technical expertise. As a French defence and strategy...
A new working group, WG7, dedicated to addressing the critical issue of Generative AI and large language model (LLM) technologies misuse by criminal and terrorist organizations, particularly in the context of explosives and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) and explosives materials will collaborate in 2025. The working group will...
Suggest a title to the text: Terrorist attacks involving explosives and CBRN materials remain a global threat, influenced by technological advances and changing geopolitical landscapes. While explosive attacks are prevalent, CBRN incidents are less common, with only 47 such cases in Western Europe between 1970 and 2019, compared to thousands...
The EU-HYBNET – Empowering a Pan-European Network to Counter Hybrid Threats project is nearing its completion and we are delighted to invite you to EU-HYBNET final events 5th Annual Workshop and 5th Future Trends Workshop, taking place on 12.-13.2025 at the Maison des Associations Internationales in Brussels, Belgium.5th Annual Workshop...
The final event of the ALLIES project will take place on February 20, 2025, in Athens, Greece. It aims to equip micro and small Hosting Service Providers (HSPs) with tools to comply with the EU Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation. The event brings together key stakeholders, including HSPs, Law Enforcement...
The fifth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) measures countries' commitment to cybersecurity across five pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation. Launched in 2015 by the International Telecommunication Union, the GCI aims to help countries identify areas for improvement and build capacity under each pillar. Continuously adapted...
The Observatory function of the Europol’s Innovation Lab has published a report that explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize law enforcement operations. Law enforcement agencies are now able to process vast datasets more efficiently, thereby enhancing their ability to detect and counter criminal activities. Additionally, the report delves into the...