Eurojust President Michael Schmid has opened the EU Crime Fighting Week, underscoring the need for cooperation to tackle an ever-changing criminal landscape. The biennial event is designed to address key challenges in combating organised crime. In this year’s programme, organisers say the focus will be on the rule of law, emerging criminal threats, and the growing intersection between technology and crime. Speaking at the opening, Schmid highlighted cooperation as a core part of responding to criminals who adapt to new circumstances. The event’s agenda centres on how EU institutions and partners can work together to respond to evolving risks, including threats that are developing alongside technological change. EU Crime Fighting Week brings attention to policy and operational issues linked to organised crime. This year’s emphasis on the rule of law reflects the legal foundations involved in cross-border crime-fighting efforts, while the reference to emerging threats points to shifting patterns of criminal activity. The organisers note that technology is playing an increasing role in how crime develops, making it a key theme for discussions during the week. The event is intended to support coordinated responses rather than single-issue approaches. The full details of the topics and sessions for EU Crime Fighting Week are set out in Eurojust’s event materials.