EuroCOP President Roberto García González welcomes the @eppgroup ‘s work to recognise police officers, alongside military personnel, prison officers and border guards, as high-risk professions across the European Union.
This is an important step in recognising the reality of the risks our members face every day. We thank the EPP Group for helping move this conversation forward and look forward to working with all those committed to better protecting those who protect Europe.
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Police unions and staff organisations across Europe are facing unprecedented challenges. Whether it’s protecting officers’ safety and wellbeing, securing fair pay and conditions, or influencing legislation that affects policing, our collective voice has never been more important.
EuroCOP brings that voice together.
As the European Confederation of Police, we represent police unions and staff organisations at the highest European level, ensuring the concerns of our members are heard by the institutions that shape the future of policing.
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If your organisation isn’t yet part of EuroCOP, now is the time to join a growing network committed to standing up for police officers and those who represent them.
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Protecting those who protect us.
EuroCOP welcomes the proposal from @eppgroup to recognise police officers, military personnel, prison officers and border guards as high-risk professions across the EU.
In this video, EuroCOP Executive Committee member Tara McManus shares our thanks to the EPP Group for its commitment to those who serve and protect communities across Europe.
The European People’s Party (EPP) is advancing a proposal to recognise police officers, military personnel, prison officers, and border guards as high-risk professions across the EU. The initiative aims to strengthen pay, pensions, social protections, and mental health support while improving recognition of the risks faced by frontline personnel. Currently under parliamentary review, the proposal has received strong backing from European police unions, which are also calling for an EU-wide framework to tackle violence against police officers and establish consistent employment standards across member
states.#protectingtheprotectors #strongertogether
Your members deserve to have their voice heard across Europe.
Every police officer faces challenges. Together, we have the power to influence the future of policing.
EuroCOP brings police staff associations and federations together to champion safer working conditions, officer wellbeing, professional development and stronger representation at the highest European level.
If your organisation isn’t yet part of EuroCOP, we’d love to start the conversation. Together, we are stronger.
Learn more: eurocop.org
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Siat Sindicato (SIAT)
Sindicatul Democratic Al Politistilor (SIDEPOL), Romania
Sindicato Nacional Da Policia (SINAPOL)
The Finnish Police Union / Suomen Poliisijärjestöjen Liito SPJL, Finland
Gibraltar Police Federation, Gibraltar
Gibraltar Defence Police Federation, Gibraltar
Landssamband Lögreglumanna (LL), Iceland
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), Ireland
Police Federation of Northern Ireland (PFNI), Ireland
Kosovo Police Service Syndicate (KPSS)
Latvijas Apvienota Policistu arodbiedriba (LAPA), Latvia
Latvijas Iekšlietu darbinieku arodbiedrība
Lietuvos VRS Respublikiné Profesiné Sajunga (LVRSRPS), Lithuania
Malta Police Union, Malta
Police Officers’ Union, Malta
Politiets Fellesforbund, Norway
Odborovy zväz Policie vsr (OZP), Slovak Republic
Union de Policias (UPOL), Spain
ELA-Ertzaintza Basque Country (Spain)
Ertzainen Nazional Elkartasuna Sindicato Independiente de la Policia Vasca, Spain
Confederación sindical de comisiones obreras (FSC-CCOO)
Svenska Polisförbundet, Sweden
Scottish Police Federation, United Kingdom
British Transport Police Federation, United Kingdom
Civil Nuclear Police Federation (CNPF), United Kingdom
Defence Police Federation (DPF), United Kingdom
Politiforbundet i Danmark, Denmark
Garda Representative Association (GRA)
EuroCOP believes that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. By becoming a member of EuroCOP, national police organizations effectively have the opportunity to make their voice heard at the European level. The increasing influence and access that EuroCOP continues to gain at the EU level, brings value added support to our members by raising common national concerns before an influential and high-level audience. EuroCOP also provides its members with a platform for exchange of views and best practice sharing with a view to moving Europe closer to a Common Culture for Law Enforcement.
Information on the formal membership requirements can obtained from the secretariat by email.
EuroCOP believes that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. By becoming a member of EuroCOP, national police organizations effectively have the opportunity to make their voice heard at the European level. The increasing influence and access that EuroCOP continues to gain at the EU level, brings value added support to our members by raising common national concerns before an influential and high-level audience. EuroCOP also provides its members with a platform for exchange of views and best practice sharing with a view to moving Europe closer to a Common Culture for Law Enforcement.
Information on the formal membership requirements can obtained from the secretariat by email.
EuroCOP believes that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. By becoming a member of EuroCOP, national police organizations effectively have the opportunity to make their voice heard at the European level. The increasing influence and access that EuroCOP continues to gain at the EU level, brings value added support to our members by raising common national concerns before an influential and high-level audience. EuroCOP also provides its members with a platform for exchange of views and best practice sharing with a view to moving Europe closer to a Common Culture for Law Enforcement.
Information on the formal membership requirements can obtained from the secretariat by email.