Europol: EU Crime Networks Regenerate Fast

Europol reports that Europe's most dangerous criminal networks remain resilient and adaptive, with 731 identified networks and over 400,000 members using legal businesses, online platforms, encrypted communications, AI and cryptocurrencies to scale operations and launder proceeds; law enforcement disruption has removed some groups but new networks have emerged, prompting calls for stronger systemic responses including action against criminal digital infrastructure, closer public-private cooperation, enhanced financial investigations and better asset recovery.