The evolution of Europol

The article focuses on the analysis of the origin and evolution of the European Police Office. The author reviews the aspects of the need for such a specialized agency as Europol. Particular attention is paid to the period when the activities of Europol, a specialized agency of the European Union, were regulated by the Convention (international agreement - a classic source of international law). The paper also deals with the powers and status of Europol as an EU institution at the present stage.