Prosecutors from the Western Balkans and EU Member States met in Larnaca, Cyprus, to strengthen cooperation against migrant smuggling and improve coordination between the judiciary and law enforcement, according to Eurojust. The fourth Western Balkans Focus Group Subgroup meeting took place on 29 to 30 October, following a previous meeting in Vienna in July 2026. Participants exchanged expertise, reviewed recent criminal trends, and focused on practical ways to tackle migrant smuggling across borders. The meeting was organised around one core theme, fostering cooperation between prosecutors and law enforcement officials involved in migrant smuggling cases.