Europol welcomes the European Investment Bank to its secure information exchange network

This development builds on the signing of a Working Arrangement between both sides in 2021.SIENA is Europol’s flagship platform for the swift and secure exchange of sensitive and restricted information among European law enforcement authorities, European agencies and bodies such as Eurojust, EPPO and OLAF, as well as trusted partners outside the EU. By joining the network, the EIB will be able to rely on such platform to exchange information with relevant authorities in a secure and timely way.Catherine De BolleEuropol Executive DirectorToday’s signature demonstrates our shared commitment to ensuring the solid protection of EU funds and the financial integrity of the Union. Reinforcing our cooperation with the EIB adds another key actor to the EU’s collective efforts to fight fraud, corruption and money laundering. Connecting to SIENA means having access to a secure and compliant channel linking a wide community of European and international law enforcement agencies, with state-of-the-art security and data protection features.Monique KoningEuropean Investment Bank InspectorFor the EIB, participation in SIENA is a strategic move that enhances our ability to collaborate with law enforcement on fraud, corruption and other financial crimes, as well as to exchange information and intelligence swiftly and securely, enabling us to react timely. This connection will allow the EIB’s Inspectorate General’s Investigations Division to exchange intelligence securely and efficiently, reinforcing the Bank’s role in safeguarding EU and EIB financial interests and supporting broader anti-crime efforts.Over the past year, Europol has expanded its SIENA network from 3 000 to 3 500 connections, adding on average two new partners every day. This expansion reflects Europol's commitment to strengthening cooperation between law enforcement authorities and institutional partners through tools that enable them to tackle increasingly complex criminal threats.The recent entry into force of the Information Exchange Directive (2023/977) designates SIENA as the default channel for cooperation among European law enforcement authorities, further consolidating its role in connecting key actors committed to delivering security for the EU and beyond.