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On April 25, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) signed a Working Arrangement that creates a legal framework to establish collaborative efforts between ICC and Europol and foster the sharing of information, knowledge, and expertise. ICC President Piotr Hofmański issued a statement expressing his approval of the framework, stating, “Europol’s expertise and specialist knowledge is world-leading and the ICC is fortunate to be able to benefit from it. I am confident that the strengthened relationship between the ICC and Europol can enhance the capacity of both our organisations to discharge their respective mandates aimed at ensuring that serious crimes do not go unpunished.” Europol Executive Director Catherine De Bolle also commented on the advantages of partnering with ICC, emphasizing that “the new level of cooperation with the ICC will allow for a more effective response to core international crimes, with all relevant actors working together and sharing information and resources to end impunity.”