EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2026–2029 Report

The strategic roadmap for European law enforcement training

Providing the strategic direction and evidence base needed to design and govern law enforcement training systems in line with EU priorities and emerging threats

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This report provides a forward-looking framework to guide EU-level training efforts. By translating identified capability gaps into concrete priorities, CEPOL supports a more coherent and effective approach to law enforcement capacity building across the European Union. Strengthening skills, cooperation and a common law enforcement culture remain essential to ensuring preparedness for emerging challenges.
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Executive Director of CEPOL
Jan Pecháček

Targeted training on high-impact crimes

Adapting to emerging threats and operational needs evolving training landscape

Fastest-growing training needs vs previous cycle

Cyber-attacks

+68%

Rising threats, rising training needs

Online fraud

+45%

Preparing for next-generation fraud

Child sexual exploitation

+52%

Increased demand for child online protection

New horizons

Environmental crime

EMERGING

Hybrid threats

NEW PRIORITY
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