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EP raises alarm over weak anti-corruption enforcement across the EU, calling for stronger oversight, independent judiciaries, and stricter links between EU funding and rule of law compliance
EU Parliament votes to adopt the EU Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report, identifying persistent and emerging threats to EU values across member states. It seeks to strengthen institutional resolve and legal enforcement by urging more binding recommendations, improved monitoring tools, and greater protection of democratic standards and fundamental rights…
GRECO closes its compliance review of Norway, commending police reforms and integrity training, while urging tougher sanctions and more transparency in lobbying and ethics oversight
The review aims to assess Norway’s progress in implementing anti-corruption measures for central government and law enforcement, particularly regarding ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability. It seeks to promote continued improvements, especially in establishing enforceable sanctions, strengthening oversight mechanisms, and increasing transparency around interactions between top officials and third parties…
TI and 57 NGOs urge EU to uphold EU’s Anti-Corruption Directive with binding rules, harmonised penalties, independent enforcement, and guarantee whistleblower protections
In an open letter, the coalition urges the EU to adopt binding rules that harmonise corruption offences and penalties across member states, enhance preventive measures for public officials, ensure independent and well-resourced enforcement bodies, and provide robust protections for whistleblowers. They stress that weakening the directive under political pressure would be a missed opportunity…
EUDA’s 2025 Drug Report warns of a fast-shifting drug market, as criminal networks exploit trafficking routes – urging stronger EU coordination and smarter alerts to tackle health and FC threats
The report recommends strengthening EU-wide early warning and alert systems to enhance real-time monitoring and risk assessment of emerging drug threats. It also calls for scaling up prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services while fostering cross-sector collaboration to effectively address evolving health and security challenges…
GRECO’s 2024 Activity report raises alarm over persistent threats to judicial independence and weak enforcement of political finance transparency, calling for swift and decisive reforms
Annual report finds that, despite progress on access to information, Member States lag in integrity checks, lobbying rules, and anti-corruption oversight for top officials and law enforcement…
EU Drugs Agency summarises key activities in 2024, including release of flagship reports, training of over 1,700 professionals, the expansion of early warning systems, and development of key international partnerships
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) was officially established on 2 July 2024, succeeding the EMCDDA, shifting from monitoring to active preparedness on drug-related health, security, and business challenges.
GRECO urges Liechtenstein to tighten integrity rules for top officials and police, boost transparency, and curb royal influence over corruption cases
In its latest evaluation report, GRECO calls on Liechtenstein to strengthen anti-corruption safeguards for top executive functions and the National Police, including through risk assessments, integrity checks, asset declarations, and dedicated codes of conduct. It also recommends enhancing transparency in government decision-making, revising the Prince’s powers over criminal proceedings, and improving whistleblower protections…
OECD’s ‘Managing Public Procurement Risks in Romania’ report highlights efforts to improve risk management, strengthen integrity, and increase transparency across the procurement cycle
The report aims to support Romania in enhancing integrity and efficiency in public procurement through the application of risk management approaches. It provides an analysis of current challenges, evaluates existing practices, and offers targeted recommendations to mitigate risks throughout the procurement cycle…
OCCRP uncovers a Belgium-led probe into former NATO procurement officials leaking secrets and laundering bribes to secure arms dealing involving drone and ammunition contracts
A widening cross-border investigation has placed current and former NATO procurement officials under serious scrutiny over allegations of bribery and money laundering linked to arms procurement. Belgian prosecutors, working in coordination with Eurojust, are focusing on the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), where personnel are suspected of leaking confidential bidding information to preferred defense contractors…
EU Commission’s review of Public Procurement Directives spotlights a key opportunity – leveraging digitisation to combat corruption and drive greater transparency
The EU public procurement ecosystem involves a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, public buyers at all levels, review bodies, and competence centres. It also includes businesses (such as SMEs and social enterprises), NGOs, social partners, and academic institutions, all contributing to shaping and implementing procurement policy…
OECD praises Ukraine’s anti-corruption progress but urges stronger enforcement, better whistleblower protection, and tighter oversight of lobbying, audits, and corporate compliance
The OECD Economic Survey of Ukraine praises Ukraine for meeting all OECD standards for political financing and conflict of interest regulations. However, it calls for stronger enforcement, improved whistleblower protections, and greater transparency in lobbying and corporate accountability to reinforce public trust and investor confidence…
Basel’s latest blog warns of rising corruption and financial crime in Europe, driven by digital tech and organised crime, while stressing the challenges with asset recovery
In their recent reports, both institutions emphasize the rising risks associated with illicit financial activities and the challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. They stress the need for enhanced efforts in asset recovery, urging innovative approaches to confiscating criminal assets. This includes utilizing advanced technologies, improving regulatory frameworks…