International mafias have joined forces with state actors like Russia and Belarus, weaponizing traditional crime in a globalized landscape. Europol warns that organized crime now operates as a private military company, leveraging cyber capabilities and artificial intelligence to destabilize democracies. The EU is preparing to combat these threats, with increased funding and resources for Europol. Illegal immigration is highlighted as a tactic used by criminal gangs in collaboration with state actors to destabilize the EU, particularly affecting countries like Poland.