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 an evaluation of the EPPO will lead to a proposed revision of its regulation. The proposals will also review the EU's anti-fraud architecture. The EPPO had previously called for greater investment in AI tools and real-time monitoring systems. With Hungary now joining the EPPO, the news may unsettle figures linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán amid fraud allegations. The Commission's latest rule-of-law report notes Hungary has addressed some issues but still has shortcomings on lobbying and civil society. The report also highlights transparency gaps in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain regarding lobbying and political financing.
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