The Commission brought forwards proposals on Wednesday 23 May 2018 to ensure that OLAF, the European anti-fraud office, becomes a “close and reliable partner” of the new European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).
The EPPO will investigate and prosecute criminal cases affecting the EU budget, such as corruption or fraud with EU funds, or cross-border VAT fraud. The new body, which is still in the pipeline (see EUROPE 12014), will come into being as a result of the enhanced cooperation...