EU to strengthen European Public Prosecutor's Office in new anti-corruption push
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 said the proposals will revise the EPPO regulation and review the EU's anti-fraud architecture. The EPPO has called for advanced IT systems and AI tools to detect suspicious transactions. The news comes as Hungary joins the EPPO, potentially unsettling figures linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amid fraud accusations. The Commission's rule-of-law report notes Hungary has addressed some issues but still has obstacles for civil society and lacks lobbying legislation. The report also highlights shortcomings in transparency and lobbying rules in Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and other member states.
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