EU to strengthen European Public Prosecutor's Office in new anti-corruption package
The European Commission announced on July 17, 2026, that it will table new anti-corruption proposals before the end of the year, including a boost to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The announcement follows the publication of rule-of-law reports covering all 27 EU member states. EU Democracy Commissioner Michael McGrath stated that an evaluation of the EPPO will lead to a proposed revision of its regulation. The package will also review the EU's anti-fraud architecture. The EPPO had previously called for greater investment in IT systems and AI tools to detect fraud. With Hungary now joining the EPPO, the move is likely to unsettle figures linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amid fraud accusations. The latest rule-of-law report notes that Hungary has disbanded the sovereignty protection office but still has obstacles for civil society and no comprehensive lobbying legislation. The report also highlights shortcomings in lobbying and transparency rules in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain.
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