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Commission Presented Proposal for New EU Public Procurement Law 
5 October 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2026
On 9 September 2026, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal that will comprehensively overhaul the rules governing public procurement in the EU. Read more
EU Legislation Protection of Financial Interests
Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report 
14 September 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2026
In its seventh Rule of Law Report, the Commission acknowledges a broadly positive trajectory, while the picture is uneven across Member States and policy areas and some challenges persist. A notable feature of this year’s report is the stronger connection between rule-of-law monitoring and EU budgetary governance. Read more
EU Rule of Law Commission Corruption Protection of Financial Interests
Hungary: Rule-of-Law Developments January-August 2026 
13 August 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item provides an update on relevant rule-of-law developments in Hungary that have implications for Union law, particularly with regard to the protection of the EU's financial interests. The reporting period is from 1 January to mid-August 2026. The period is characterised by the landslide victory of Péter Magyar's Tisza party in the 12 April 2026 parliamentary elections. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
Governance and Innovation for Fraud Prevention in EU Agricultural Funds – The GINGER Project 
12 August 2026 (updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago)
Maria Virginia Sirolli Maria Virginia Sirolli in Issue 1/2026
GINGER – Governance and INnovation for Generating Education and Regularity in EU agricultural funds – is a 24-month project co-funded by the European Union under the Union Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF-2025-TRAI-02) and coordinated by UnitelmaSapienza University of Rome. The project … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Space Regulation Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight General Court Rules on EPPO Investigative Powers Vis-à-Vis European Court of Auditors 
10 August 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 10 June 2026, the General Court of the EU delivered its judgment in Case T-99/25, European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) v European Court of Auditors. The case concerned the question whether EU institutions may rely on unresolved immunity issues and confidentiality rules to prevent the EPPO from gathering evidence in the context of a criminal investigation and clarified the limits of institutional objections to EPPO investigative measures. Read more
EU Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
2nd Edition of EPPO Commentary Published 
30 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
The second edition of the Article-by-Article commentary on the EPPO Regulation has been published. The second edition also features an interesting new addition: practice-oriented country reports on the Member States participating in the establishment of the EPPO. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight Hungary Joins EPPO - EPPO Regulation Now EU Acquis 
17 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 10 July 2026, the Commission adopted a decision confirming Hungary's participation in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The decision was published in the Official Journal L, 2026/1701 of 13 July 2026. The request to join the EPPO was submitted by the new … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight EP: Performance-Based Funding Should Not Be the Model for Next MFF 
8 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In a resolution adopted on 28 April 2026, the EP argues that the approach of performance-based instruments (as taken in the RRF) should not be the default model for the next multiannual financial framework. MEPs make a series of recommendation to ensure the control, transparency and accountability of performance-based instruments. Read more
EU European Parliament Protection of Financial Interests
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Strengthening the Protection of EU's Financial Interests via Criminal Law  A comprehensive study on fraud prevention, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering measures, and corporate crime
7 July 2026 (updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago)
Dr. Amalia Orsina Dr. Amalia Orsina in Issue 1/2026
The European Union faces ongoing challenges in safeguarding its financial interests. The research project 2024-IT-PIF aims to conduct a thorough examination of key issues related to such challenges. This news item summarises the objectives of the project and points out first achieved results. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
Spotlight AG: Associations Can Bring Annulment Actions against RRF Approval 
1 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
In her Opinion of 16 April 2026 in Case C-555/24 P (Medel and Others v Council), Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta proposed that associations representing judges have standing to bring actions for annulment against the Council’s decision approving justice system milestones concerning Poland under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Read more
EU Rule of Law Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Protection of Financial Interests Procedural Safeguards
The OLAF Report 2025 
1 July 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item summarises the annual OLAF activity report for the year 2025. Presented on 20 April 2026, the report presents the key figures of OLAF's work in 2025. For the first time, it includes recommendations to stakeholders designed to foster a more effective and coordinated approach to combating fraud and irregularities. Read more
EU OLAF Protection of Financial Interests
Deliberations on the New EU Long-Term Budget - State of Play 
30 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item summarises the key developments regarding the discussions on the new EU long-term budget over the past few months. Discussions gained momentum in spring 2026; however, opposing positions became also evident among the negotiating parties: the European Parliament and the Council. Read more
EU Council European Parliament Protection of Financial Interests
ECA Unsatisfied with Transparency and Traceability in RRF 
20 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
According to the ECA's special report of 6 May 2026, information on recipients, actual costs and results achieved under the current Recovery and Resilience Facility is insufficient. Gaps in transparency and traceability must be taken into account in the negotiations on the future EU budgets. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
ECA Opinions on Next MFF: "Many Changes May Not Make the Budget Better" 
19 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
This news item summarises the "overview document" by the European Court of Auditors which summarises the main risks and challenges of the Commission's proposals on programmes for the next EU funding period 2028-2034. The Court issued a dozen opinions in the first quarter 2026. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight AG: The Commission Was Not Allowed to Release Funds for Hungary 
14 May 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
n her Opinion, published on 12 February 2026 in Case C-225/24 (Parliament v Commission), Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta proposes that the Commission’s decision to release EU funds withheld from Hungary be annulled. Read more
EU Rule of Law European Parliament Commission Protection of Financial Interests
EDPS Opinion on EPPO's and OLAF's Access to VAT Information 
14 April 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 1/2026
On 8 January 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his opinion on the legislative proposal to amend Regulation 904/2010, which would grant the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at … Read more
EU OLAF European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion