Federal government agrees on action plan against organized crime
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The Federal Cabinet today adopted the Common Action Plan against Organized Crime. It was jointly developed by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection.
The Joint Action Plan contains important measures to combat even more vigorously financial crime, money laundering, drug-related crime, and the associated structures of organized crime. Customs and the Federal Criminal Police Agency (Bundeskriminalamt) will also be strengthened in terms of technology and personnel.
Key points of the Joint Action Plan
Improving the exchange of information between federal law enforcement and security agencies and establishing further analytical powers.
Targeted financial investigations based on the “follow the money” approach (i.e., tracing financial flows: transfers, asset transfers, cash flows) and new options for confiscating or seizing suspicious assets.
Strengthening money laundering investigations – for example, by creating a joint center of excellence for the Federal Criminal Police Office and customs.
Focus on the comprehensive fight against international drug crime.
Better staffing of security agencies and the judiciary.
Source:
Joint press release, published on 25 February 2026 by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection.