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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
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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
Project A.S.S.E.T. – New Benchmark for International Cooperation in Global Asset Seizure 
23 June 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
From 19–22 May 2026, Europol conducted the third and most successful operational week of Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce). Project A.S.S.E.T., organised by Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC), supports the fight against serious and organised crime and the seizure … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Organised Crime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
CJEU Confirms National Courts’ Role in Reviewing EPPO Measures 
29 May 2026 (updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 16 April 2026, the Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered its appeal judgment in Case C-328/24 P, Mincu Pătrașcu Brâncuși v EPPO, concerning a challenge brought by a Romanian national against procedural actions taken by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).In an … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Procedural Safeguards
EPPO College Partial Renewal in 2026 
30 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 11 February 2026, the Council appointed two new European Prosecutors to the EPPO: Jennifer Vanderputten for Belgium and Pavel Zeman for the Czech Republic. Jennifer Vanderputten has been European Delegated Prosecutor and EPPO's coordinator for the Brussels office. She is also a specialised lawyer … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Andrés Ritter Succeeds Laura Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor 
30 April 2026 (updated 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
This news item informs of the appointment and selection process of the new European Chief Prosecutor at the EPPO. The European Parliament and the Council agreed that German European Prosecutor Andrés Ritter will succeed Laura Kövesi whose mandate will end at the end of October 2026. Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
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
Publication on Strengthening the Future of the EPPO 
20 March 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
Compiling contributions from academics, legal practitioners, and officials from public authorities, the collective book "Strengthening the Future of the European Public Prosecutor's Office" is available open access in the library of publisher Nomos. The contributions build on discussions held during workshops at the Villa … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
Slovak Whistle-Blower Legislation Sparks Concerns at EPPO 
26 February 2026 (updated 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the European Chief Prosecutor addressed a letter to the European Commission expressing concerns over amendments to the Slovak law on whistle-blower protection. The amendments had just been proposed by the government of the Slovak Republic and were scheduled to be adopted … Read more
EU Rule of Law European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight ECA: EU Anti-Fraud Bodies Could Do Better 
6 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
In a special report released on 15 December 2025, the ECA concluded that cooperation between the EPPO and OLAF is affected by inefficient information exchange and the European Commission's oversight of repayments to the EU budget is insufficient. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
EPPO and OLAF Investigate Alleged Fraud Linked to EU Diplomatic Academy 
5 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the beginning of December 2025, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Brussels conducted searches in several buildings of the College of Europe in Bruges, at the European External Action Service in Brussels, and at the homes of three suspects in connection with alleged … Read more
EU OLAF European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Corruption Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight Commission Proposes Strengthened Cooperation between Eurofisc, EPPO and OLAF 
15 December 2025 (updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 14 November 2025, the Commission proposed legislative amendment that will empower EPPO and OLAF with immediate access to VAT data exchanged at the EU level via the Eurofisc network. Read more
EU OLAF European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
Largest Container Seizure in the EU 
1 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
An investigation led by the EPPO in Athens, Greece resulted in the largest container seizure in the EU to date. A total of 2435 shipping containers, primarily containing e-bikes, textiles, and footwear, were seized at the Port of Piraeus. The goods, which are estimated to … Read more
EU European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Organised Crime Tax Evasion
Spotlight Anti-fraud Architecture Review Launched 
24 September 2025 (updated 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission published a White Paper that launches the review of the EU's anti-fraud architecture (AFA). It sets out preliminary orientations and several key questions that are designed to initiate a broader reflection on the future AFA. This includes improvements of detecting EU fraud and better investigation/prosecution capabilities. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests