The Europol is increasing its efforts against terrorism, it has joined forces with EU to fight terrorist financing and money laundering. The initiative wants to create more synergy between financial and criminal intelligence agencies in the EU, a measure necessary to fight the constant growth of the criminal syndicates and the terrorism in Europe. The decision of joining the efforts against terrorist financing activities is a necessary step to respond threats even more dangerous for every country in Europe and that are assuming a global connotation. The decision to embedment of FIU.net network in the Europol will enhance the exchange of financial intelligence.”]
Source: http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/44198/laws-and-regulations/europol-joins-forces-eu.html