Abstract
This article discusses the readiness of information exchange of law enforcement agencies in the EU. In context of the outbreak of COVID-19 there is a need for effective information exchange between law enforcement agencies. The need for intensified information exchange and gathering relevant data is necessary in order to tackle organized crime in the EU. COVID-19 has shown the complexity of security and health issues and the limited institutional capacity of states to deal the crisis individually. The authors argue that the EU and its member states face a challenging security environment in which information exchange is the most relevant tool for managing the crisis.