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GRECO’s 4th Round Compliance report finds that Hungary has made limited progress, with key anti-corruption standards in parliament, the judiciary, and prosecution still only partially implemented

June 1, 2026

The public summary relates to GRECO’s Fourth Evaluation Round, which examines corruption prevention for members of parliament, judges and prosecutors, including ethics rules, conflicts of interest, asset declarations, enforcement and awareness. GRECO’s country table shows the underlying Hungary report remained confidential when adopted at the 98th Plenary, with only the summary published on 1 June 2026, while later GRECO decisions asked Hungary to report further progress on outstanding Fourth Round recommendations by 31 March 2027…

EPPO investigates a suspected €18M fraud involving EU recovery funds in France, examining alleged procurement and subsidy irregularities linked to post-pandemic economic support programmes

May 28, 2026

The case concerns suspected fraud in public procurement financed by the European Regional Development Fund and REACT-EU, with funds intended to support local companies’ post-pandemic economic recovery. Searches took place in Ajaccio, Corsica, and surrounding areas on 27 and 28 May 2026, with documents and digital evidence seized as EPPO’s Paris office continues the investigation with support from France’s OCLCIFF anti-corruption office…

GRECO 5th Round Compliance report finds Greece has made limited progress on anti-corruption reforms, with key gaps in transparency, asset declarations and integrity enforcement

May 26, 2026

The report finds that Greece has made some progress but overall compliance remains limited, with several key recommendations still only partially implemented or not implemented at all. While improvements are noted in areas such as transparency measures and ethical frameworks, GRECO highlights ongoing gaps in asset declaration systems, conflict-of-interest safeguards, lobbying transparency, and enforcement of integrity rules. GRECO calls on Greece to intensify efforts to fully implement outstanding recommendations, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and ensure more consistent…

GRECO’s 6th Evaluation report on Slovakia finds solid local integrity structures but key enforcement and transparency gaps, issuing 13 Rec. to strengthen accountability across government levels

May 13, 2026

The evaluation highlights vulnerabilities relating to conflicts of interest, public procurement, asset disclosure, lobbying, and the limited effectiveness of integrity safeguards for local and regional elected officials. GRECO also recommends clearer ethical standards, enhanced supervision and sanctions, stronger whistleblower protections, and improved public access to information to strengthen accountability and public trust in local governance…

OECD’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook on Ukraine highlights the country’s strong progress in advancing anti-corruption and public integrity reforms amid ongoing wartime challenges

May 7, 2026

The assessment highlights strong performance in regulatory alignment with OECD standards, particularly in judicial integrity, anti-corruption strategy development, and institutional safeguards designed to reduce corruption risks. OECD also identifies the need for continued progress in practical implementation, enforcement consistency, transparency mechanisms, and coordination across public institutions to ensure long-term effectiveness and resilience…

GRECO’s Compliance Report commends Slovenia for advancing anti-corruption reforms while urging stronger transparency and conflict-of-interest safeguards across government and law enforcement

May 6, 2026

Report confirms that Slovenia fully implemented all recommendations concerning the police, including measures designed to reduce corruption risks, strengthen personnel integrity, and improve organisational accountability. Remaining partially implemented recommendations relate primarily to financial transparency and oversight mechanisms, with GRECO encouraging further reforms to complete implementation…

GRECO’s Third Interim Compliance Report on the Czech Republic reveals ongoing gaps in anti-corruption reforms despite progress on lobbying transparency and prosecutorial integrity

April 29, 2026

Latest report welcomes the introduction of lobbying legislation increasing transparency around contacts between MPs and lobbyists, alongside full implementation of recommendations concerning prosecutors. Remaining shortcomings relate mainly to parliamentary integrity measures and judicial safeguards, with further action required on ethics, transparency, and conflict-of-interest controls before the monitoring process can conclude…

OECD praises Norway’s business conduct watchdog as credible and effective, but warns that rising caseloads and limited resources risk weakening its impact

April 27, 2026

The review highlights strong stakeholder confidence in the NCP’s independence, expertise, transparency, and mediation role, including in complex cases involving Norwegian companies and state-owned enterprises. OECD also recommends clearer legal foundations, improved coordination across government, stronger links to responsible business conduct policymaking, and faster handling of cases to support long-term effectiveness…

Council of the EU adopts a new EU-wide law to combat corruption, harmonising offence definitions and setting common minimum standards for penalties and enforcement across Member States

April 24, 2026

The law establishes a common framework by harmonising definitions of corruption offences—including bribery in the public and private sectors, misappropriation, trading in influence and obstruction of justice—and setting minimum standards for penalties, including prison terms and corporate fines. It also strengthens prevention and enforcement by improving investigative tools, extending liability to companies and enhancing cross-border cooperation, replacing older EU instruments and requiring…

TI’s report ‘Whistleblower Protection in EU Enlargement Countries’ finds that, despite progress, most countries still lag behind EU standards due to weak enforcement and inadequate safeguards

April 23, 2026

The report reviews candidate and potential candidate countries and finds that, although several have adopted legislation aligned with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive, compliance is incomplete, with weaknesses such as restrictive protection conditions, limited reporting channels and insufficient penalties for retaliation. It also highlights broader systemic issues including inconsistent treatment of anonymous reporting, weak data collection and transparency, and limited implementation capacity, calling for stronger reforms and support…

TI’s report, How Effective is Whistleblower Protection in the EU?, reveals that weak safeguards and uneven enforcement continue to leave whistleblowers exposed and deter reporting

April 16, 2026

The report assesses implementation of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive across Member States and finds that while most countries have introduced legislation, 19 of 20 reviewed jurisdictions fail to comply fully with core requirements, particularly on reporting rights, remedies, advice and sanctions for retaliation. It also highlights persistent gaps such as limited scope of protected disclosures, weak enforcement mechanisms, lack of anonymous reporting and insufficient legal and financial support, concluding that stronger laws…

EP greenlights new EU Anti-Corruption rules, establishing the first EU-wide criminal law framework that harmonises key offences, reinforces sanctions, cross-border enforcement, and transparency

April 10, 2026

It introduces a single EU-wide definition of corruption offences from bribery and misappropriation to illicit enrichment and concealment—alongside tougher enforcement with minimum prison terms and corporate fines of up to 5% of global turnover or €40M. It also mandates national anti-corruption strategies, risk assessments, and independent oversight, requires annual reporting to enable data-driven enforcement, and strengthens coordination between EU bodies to accelerate cross-border…

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