On Thursday 26 November, Norway will join the EU’s decision to step up cross-border cooperation, in particular to combat terrorism and cross-border crime (also known as the Prüm Treaty).
[se2009.eu] Norway’s accession means that EU Member States will have access to Norway’s DNA, fingerprint and vehicle registers, and vice versa. It also means that Norwegian law enforcement agencies will be able to participate in joint actions and assist EU Member States in case of major events, disasters and serious accidents.
In tangible terms this would mean, for example, that Swedish police have easier access to any links between a DNA trace found at a crime scene in Sweden and the DNA profile of a suspected offender in Norway. It will make it possible to deepen current operational cooperation with Norway; for example, it will be possible to invite Norwegian police to Sweden as reinforcements for international football matches.
Media are welcome to attend Norway’s signing of the Prüm Treaty. Norwegian Justice Minister Knut Storberget will sign the Treaty. The EU will be represented by Swedish Minister for Justice Beatrice Ask.
Time: 11.30 on Thursday 26 November at the Ministry of Justice, Rosenbad, Stockholm.
Note: Notification of attendance is required and should be submitted to Jeanette Mattsson.
We look forward to seeing you.
