Sweden: There needs to be more focus on violence against officers

There needs to be more focus on violence against officers, the Swedish Police Federation has said. Katharina von Sydow was elected Chair of the Swedish Police Federation (Svenska Polisforbundet) in […]
Open letter from the European Sectoral Social Partners Review of the rules on the financing of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committees

Open letter from the European Sectoral Social Partners to Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis & Commissioner Nicolas Schmit European Commission regarding the Review of the rules on the financing of the […]
Shortage of police officers and rise in assaults against police are growing concerns for Slovakian Police Federation.

A shortage of police officers and a rise in assaults against the police are growing concerns for the Slovakian Police Federation. Pavol Paračka, Chair of the Slovakian Police Federation (Odborový […]
European Trade Union Federation on the anti-strike legislation in the UK – Bin It!

European Trade Union Federation on the anti-strike legislation in the UK – Bin It! The European Trade Union Federations (ETUFs) representing tens of millions of workers across all countries and […]
EU Commission releases long-awaited package on social dialogue

The EU Commission has yesterday released its long-awaited package on social dialogue, which comprises a Communication on the strengthening of EU social dialogue and a draft Council Recommendation on strengthening […]
Ireland: Safety of police officers on the streets is an “increasing worry”

The safety of police officers on the streets is an “increasing worry”, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said. Antoinette Cunningham, General Secretary of the Association of Garda […]
EuroCOP Head of Office attends Brussels to meet with General Secretaries of the European Trade Union Federation’s

EuroCOP Head of Office Nigel Dennis has been in Brussels meeting with the General Secretaries of the European Trade Union Federation’s to discuss and plan strategies on matters such as […]
Police Federation for Northern Ireland share video about the extraordinary job officers do #WeAreYou

Police officers are ordinary people doing an extraordinary job. #WeAreYou Watch this video from the Police Federation for Northern Ireland to find out more about the extraordinary job they do: […]
EuroCOP Monthly News Roundup: December

European Institutions “Qatargate” corruption scandal rocks European Parliament A bribery scandal involving several high-profile current and former MEPs has sent shockwaves through Brussels. After a long-running investigation by the Belgian […]
Malta: The Malta Police Union continues to fight for the right to strike

The Malta Police Union continues to fight for the right to strike, its President said at the EuroCOP Autumn Congress. Speaking at the Congress in Spain, Marlon Hili, (pictured right) […]