According to the European Commission's annual report on the implementation of the EU's Internal Security Strategy, organised crime and cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are major security threats that the EU continues to face, together with money laundering and corruption.

The European Commission's annual report on the implementation of the EU's Internal Security Strategy, that highlights areas under each of the objectives of the strategy (2011-2014) where member states and EU agencies should pay particular attention, was published by the Commission. In February 2011, the Council supported the proposal for an EU Internal Security Strategy in action.

This second annual report highlights progress in the fight against organised crime, for instance, the Commission proposed new rules for more effective and widespread confiscation of funds and other property acquired through crime. As an example of terrorist prevention efforts, the EU has established common rules on the use and marketing of explosive precursors. The report also underlines that an important step in the fight against cybercrime was the creation of the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol in early 2013.

In particular, in 2013, the Commission will take measures as publishing the first EU Anti-Corruption Report, including recommendations for member states; propose a Directive on criminal penalties for money laundering; implement the EU Cybersecurity Strategy for the European Union; support, develop and expand the Global Alliance against Child Sexual Abuse Online; ensure that Schengen Information System II (SISII) becomes fully operational; update the EU approach to counter violent extremism by developing a European ‘toolbox’ based on best practices in the member states; and develop a political initiative to combat illicit trafficking in firearms.