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TI’s ‘Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe’ report finds that whistleblower protection remains weak across Europe despite progress in implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive

June 19, 2026

The report examines national whistleblowing authorities across Europe, assessing their mandates, independence, resources and ability to support people reporting corruption, misconduct and other public-interest wrongdoing. It finds that legal frameworks have improved, but practical protection remains uneven, with gaps in advice, retaliation response, compliance monitoring, enforcement, data collection and public awareness…

GRECO closes its June plenary with fresh country scrutiny, advancing Sixth Round evaluations and follow-up pressure across governments, parliaments, judiciaries and law enforcement

June 16, 2026

The decisions document relates to GRECO’s 103rd plenary meeting, held in Strasbourg from 8 to 12 June 2026, where GRECO adopted Sixth Round evaluation reports on Luxembourg, Slovenia and the United Kingdom covering corruption prevention and integrity at sub-national level. GRECO also adopted compliance reports on Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Armenia, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro and Serbia, and discussed early lessons from the Sixth Round and its contribution to the EU’s forthcoming Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Cleary Gottlieb brief notes that the EU’s new anti-corruption directive will raise compliance expectations in France, increasing corporate liability, penalties, and enforcement risk

June 15, 2026

The briefing says Directive (EU) 2026/1021 creates the EU’s first single criminal-law framework for corruption offences and will require France to adjust parts of its already developed Sapin II regime, including by introducing a failure-to-supervise basis for corporate liability and recalibrating penalties for legal entities. It recommends that companies operating in France and across the EU prepare ahead of the 2028 transposition deadline by reviewing internal…

OECD’s Justice Review of Moldova highlights progress in EU-linked justice reforms but flags persistent gaps in implementation, coordination, capacity, and integrity that weaken anti-corruption enforcement

June 11, 2026

New report reviews how Moldova’s justice reforms are reshaping the organisation, delivery and user experience of justice, with a focus on public trust, fairness, access to justice and alignment with European standards. It points to the need for stronger implementation capacity, better justice data, improved service delivery and continued institutional reform as Moldova advances its wider EU accession programme…

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…

EU lawmakers establish a harmonised anti-corruption framework, strengthening criminal offences, corporate liability and penalties across Member States

May 11, 2026

Directive (EU) 2026/1021 creates a harmonised EU criminal-law framework for corruption, replacing older instruments and requiring Member States to cover offences including public and private-sector bribery, misappropriation, trading in influence, abuse of functions, obstruction of justice and corruption-linked enrichment. It also strengthens rules on penalties, limitation periods, investigative tools, whistleblower protection, prevention bodies and national anti-corruption strategies, with implementation deadlines running from 2028 and, for some prevention requirements, 2029.

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…

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