This EMN study examines how 25 countries address the international dimension of human trafficking, encompassing prevention, law enforcement, victim support, and international partnerships. It presents national approaches, good practices and persistent challenges, both within EMN countries and in cooperation with third countries. Readers will find examples of institutional cooperation, capacity-building efforts, and initiatives targeting specific regions or groups. The study also highlights how recent EU policy developments are shaping national anti-trafficking strategies.

Ahead of EU Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October, the European Commission presented a new strategy to combat trafficking in human beings on 16 October 2026. The strategy sets out six priorities to strengthen prevention, law enforcement and victim protection, addressing emerging challenges such as the use of digital technologies by traffickers, links with organised crime and risks of exploitation in the context of migration and crises.