New EU Directive on Combating Corruption! Things You Need To Know.

This episode discusses the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) which examines the European Commission's proposed directive on combating corruption. The directive aims to create minimum standards for criminalising corruption across the EU, updating fragmented legislation and incorporating international standards, particularly from the UNCAC. The EPRS briefing details the legislative process, including Parliament and Council positions, and analyses stakeholder views, highlighting areas of debate such as the scope of offences, sanctions, and the subsidiarity principle. It also assesses the potential economic benefits of stronger anti-corruption measures and the existing, inadequate EU framework. Finally, it notes that the new Parliament must confirm its position before negotiations can begin.