Representing the EU and aligned countries, the EC highlighted recent legislative and strategic efforts, including the Rule of Law Reports, a forthcoming EU anti-corruption strategy, and enhanced frameworks tackling organised crime and corruption links. Key initiatives addressed include beneficial ownership transparency, whistleblower protection, integrity in public procurement, and private-sector accountability—each aligned with relevant UNCAC resolutions. The EU also stressed the importance of international cooperation through projects like CRIMJUST and called for continued global implementation of anti-corruption measures…