The European Commission adopted, on Thursday 25 July, its 2023 annual report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests (‘PIF’ report). The report shows that the total number of cases of fraud and irregularities detected and reported rose by 8% in 2023, from 12,455 to 13,563.
The recommendations addressed to the European Union and the national authorities of the member countries focus on stepping up digitalisation and strengthening governance in the fight against fraud.
The...