Video

Natalie Pauwels, Head of Unit, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) Peace and Stability – Global Threats at the European Commission

Watch
 

The European Union’s Global Facility on AML/CFT

We are the European Commission’s operational tool to support third countries based on the deficiencies in their AML/CFT regimes.

Learn more
 

Our Activities

We work on all aspects of the financial intelligence and the penal chain, from detection to investigation, and asset recovery.

Learn more
 

How We Work

Our methodology includes various forms of technical assistance, tailored to third countries’ needs.

Learn More
 

Our Blog

Learn about our pilot projects tackling art trafficking, microfinance, cryptocurrency and more.

Read more
 

Global AML/CFT context

Money laundering and terrorist financing have a devastating impact across the globe, irrespective of countries’ borders.

Learn more
1
1

Our next events

Week of Events

View Calendar
See all the events

Facts and Figures

3200+

People trained in bilateral activities

13

Countries received bilateral/regional/thematic technical assistance

135

Activities carried out

26

Outreach missions

75

Weekly e-training courses delivered

13

Scoping and Technical Assistance Missions

Follow us on Twitter

We operate all around the world

100vh"" data-2="" data-3="" data-4="" data-5="class="hljs-string">"my-custom-world-map"">

Check out our resources on AML/CFT

Images & Videos
Documents & References
Useful Links
Latest News
Press Kit

Our blog on AML/CFT issues

Learn About AML/CFT

Tightening the net on hidden criminal wealth: how the Global Facility seeks to strengthen transparency of beneficial ownership

Read Article
Learn About AML/CFT

Terrorist financing and the non-profit sector: the case for deepening dialogue and cooperation

Read Article
Learn About AML/CFT

Tackling dirty money while supporting financial inclusion – an innovation in regulation of microfinance

Read Article
Learn About AML/CFT

Blood antiquities: the devil is in the demand

Read Article
More Posts

True or False?

Terrorist financing comes primarily from oil money

FALSE

“Contrary to the common perception that terrorists raise most of their funds from oil proceeds, in reality are from conflict looting (eg: civil wars and conflicts in Irak, Syria, …) ”

Tim Hanley, Key Expert on Law Enforcement

More True/False