Council greenlights law reinforcing protection of victims’ rights

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-06-08 10:07:00

This new directive updates the 2012 EU law on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime and requires member states to set up an EU-wide helpline for victims.

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