The Europol’s report titled “EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025” highlights the concept of “DNA mutation” within organized crime, which serves as a concerning disrupting element for democratic political systems. This evolution is driven by war-related factors and the utilization of advanced technologies.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/19/how-transnational-mafia-bosses-became-the-new-generals-of-hybrid-warfare