EU offers Denmark police access to Europol data in draft agreement to overcome referendum result

The European Commission offered Denmark on 8 December 2016 continued partial access to Europol's database, regardless of the referendum outcome which voted against full membership of the police organisation. A separate agreement was necessary as new EU regulations come into force in May 2017.

Under the draft agreement presented to Denmark's parliament, Danish police wouuld have indirect access to Europol's information system and would have to go through a liaison officer to run searches. The country would also have to remain a member of the Shengen zone, thus potentially finding opposition from some parties.

ESO: Background information: Minister: Denmark’s security opt-out ‘problematic’ after Brussels attacks http://www.europeansources.info/record/minister-denmarks-security-opt-out-problematic-after-brussels-attacks/

The Local.dk, 09.12.16: EU offers Denmark partial Europol deal amid terror warnings http://www.thelocal.dk/20161209/eu-offers-denmark-partial-europol-deal-amid-terror-warnings

The Local.dk, 16.11.16: Denmark now hopeful that Europol deal can be reached http://www.thelocal.dk/20161116/denmark-now-hopeful-that-europol-deal-can-be-reached

Copenhagen Post, 07.12.16: Denmark waiting for new deal with Europol http://cphpost.dk/news/denmark-waiting-for-new-deal-with-europol.html

EUObserver, 08.12.16: EU offers Denmark backdoor to Europol https://euobserver.com/justice/136200

European Commission: DG Communication: IP/16/4398, 15.12.16: Declaration by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk and the Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-4398_en.htm

EUObserver, 25.01.17: EU races to meet Denmark-Europol deadline https://euobserver.com/justice/136653

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