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

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.

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
EMERGINGHybrid threats
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