Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026
Combating corruption
Report by Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 581 for · 21 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The directive sets minimum standards for defining and sanctioning corruption, including bribery in public and private sectors, and adds new offences like concealment of corruption proceeds and misconduct in public office.