Security & Foreign Affairs
EU Steps Up Fight Against Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Money
The European Commission has released its annual report on protecting the EU's financial interests, highlighting intensified efforts to combat fraud. The 2025 report, from the anti-fraud office OLAF, provides the first comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of national anti-fraud strategies. It details detected irregularities and measures taken to recover misused funds, emphasizing the role of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). The report aims to enhance transparency and ensure taxpayer money is spent correctly across the Union.
New EU report shows intensified efforts to safeguard taxpayer money and hold member states accountable.