Apart from these preparations, the maritime event was characterised by theoretical and practical instructions with regard to the maritime abilities of the Federal Police, which were demonstrated clearly by dierent Federal Police forces on land, water and in the air. e group of participants consisted of high-ranking police ocers from non-European Mediterranean countries who especially distinguished themselves by a keen interest in the contents and by great professional competence. e organisers hold the view that the event represented a challenge for everybody involved, and one of the achievements was bringing dierent religions, languages and opinions together and, as the case might be, overcoming reservations and establishing networks. Overall, the Euromed Police II project represents a win for the EU.’