Latest News About European Public Prosecutor's Office

Here’s the latest overview on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) based on recent publicly available reporting.

Direct answer

• The EPPO is actively expanding its investigations and cross-border cooperation; recent updates highlight ongoing probes in member states and new cases involving EU funds, along with a continued push to broaden its mandate and cross-border reach.

Key points from recent coverage

• 2025–2026 activity: EPPO has reported increased activity in 2024–2025 with more investigations and cross-border cases, reflecting its role in protecting the EU budget and tackling fraud, corruption, and money laundering. This includes high-profile cases and the expansion of prosecutions across multiple member states.[1][8]
• Notable cases and operations: EPPO announcements have included corruption probes related to EU-funded projects (e.g., infrastructure and subsidies), as well as prosecutions and convictions in subsidy fraud and related crimes in various member states.[5][8]
• Structural and strategic developments: EPPO continues to refine its organizational processes, including cross-border case handling and cooperation with national authorities, and it has published annual activity reports detailing investigation counts, cross-border dimensions, and financial damages.[7][1]

Selected context to understand EPPO’s role

• Mandate: EPPO prosecutes crimes affecting the EU budget, including fraud, corruption, and money laundering, operating alongside national authorities but with supranational reach.[4]
• Participation: As of recent years, a majority of EU member states participate in EPPO with a dedicated prosecutor, while a few remain non-participants; participation affects how cross-border cases are coordinated.[4]

Illustrative example

• A recent EPPO update described a cross-border investigation into EU-funded tram modernisation in Poland and a separate case involving EU subsidies in Lithuania, illustrating EPPO’s cross-border enforcement and use of local courts for judgments.[5]

Would you like a focused brief on:

• A specific country’s EPPO activity (e.g., Poland, Lithuania, Belgium)?
• A concise timeline of EPPO milestones since 2021?
• A summary of EPPO annual reports with key metrics (investigations, cross-border cases, estimated damages)?