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International Commitment

In the German Police Union 'Gewerkschaft der Polizei' (GdP), we are committed to improving the working and living conditions of all police employees. Our values form the basis of our actions.

At European level, the German Police Union 'Gewerkschaft der Polizei'(GdP) is also represented in the 'European Trade Union Confederation' (ETUC) via its national umbrella organisation, the DGB. This unites 93 national trade union confederations from 41 countries and ten European industry associations with a total of 45 million members.

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Improving operational cooperation of police, security and judicial authorities

Shaping domestic policy and internal security at the European level
Harmonisation of police laws and comparable management tools and operating resources within Europe
Joint international co-determination in Europe and strengthening of European security authorities and agencies
Improved cross-border cooperation, closer Networking and accelerated information and data exchange between police and security authorities in Europe
Promoting European diversity and cultural exchange in policing and social contexts
Cooperation with other Police unions and partners

In addition to its political headquarters in Berlin, the German Police Union ‘Gewerkschaft der Polizei’ (GdP) has also had its own liaison office in Brussels since 2016. Here we maintain contact with decision- makers at the European and international level.

GdP/Kay Herschelmann

It is important that all relevant stakeholders work together to shape internal security in Europe and make police forces and security authorities fit for the future on an international scale.

Jochen Kopelke, Federal Chairman