Handbook – Cybercrime as a general European Threat, July 2026

As part of the National Convention on European Integration (NCEI), within the Working Group on Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom and Security, the European Movement Albania (EMA) in collaboration with Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), with the support of the European Union, has developed this handbook with contributions from a Slovak expert.

The handbook examines cybercrime as a European challenge, presenting the EU legal framework and key risks in the digital space, including online fraud, child abuse and sexual exploitation online, online radicalization, terrorism-related content, and threats associated with digital platforms and social media. Particular attention is given to strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations, experts, communities and law enforcement, including the police, to better understand, prevent and respond to cybercrime.

The publication provides a practical resource for addressing digital threats, with particular emphasis on protecting children and fostering cooperation among relevant actors in Albania.

Handbook – Cybercrime as a general European threat – R. Bohunicky

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This material was produced within the project “Building Partnership on Fundamentals: Empowering CSOs for the EU accession process”, with the financial support of the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of the European Movement in Albania and the authors, and does not necessarily reflect the views and positions of the European Union.

The project “Building Partnership on Fundamentals: Empowered CSOs in the EU accession process” is being implemented by the European Movement in Albania (EMA), with the financial support of the European Union – IPA Civil Society Facility 2021, in cooperation with the Academy of European Integration and Negotiations (AIEN), Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA) and the Center for Transparency and Freedom of Information (CTFI).