20/12/2006 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the Commission presented a Council draft decision aimed at replacing the 1995 convention on the creation of Europol. The Commission's proposal aims to transform Europol into a Union agency (Community budget, personnel statute, etc.). It also extends the Europol mandate to cover all serious cross-border crime. It will allow Europol to assist Member States in public law and order enforcement during organised large-scale events, such as international...