European Public Prosecutor's Office

Bulgaria 2026 presidential election preparations and risks

52 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential runoff campaign procedures outlined

As the 25 October 2026 presidential election commences, logistical and integrity concerns remain central. The election follows the resignation of Rumen Radev on 19 January 2026, after which Iliana Yotova assumed the pres

North Macedonia political and EU integration tensions rise

121 clusters · 115 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: LSDM leader calls for early elections in North Macedonia

Political and economic tensions in North Macedonia have intensified through late 2026, characterized by accusations of foreign influence and institutional instability. The opposition SDSM (and LSDM) has accused Prime Min

Nord Stream sabotage investigations and trials continue

36 clusters · 365 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Nord Stream sabotage trial faces decision on dismissal motion

German prosecutors have deepened the probe into the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. After initially charging former SBU officer Sergei Kuznetsov in July 2025, German authorities filed a formal indictment on

Italy-Africa cultural heritage protection initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italy and nine African nations launch cultural heritage protection program

Discussions in Italy have highlighted the multifaceted challenges of protecting cultural heritage, including the strategic destruction of assets during conflicts and risks posed by climate emergencies. Experts have calle

Economic and demographic trends in Romania and Moldova

29 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Moldova faces significant population decline through 2050

By late 2026, Romania and Moldova faced intensifying economic and demographic pressures. In Romania, GDP growth forecasts have slowed to approximately 2%, while inflation remains the highest in the EU. Although household

Bulgarian road safety and procurement concerns

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Road Safety Institute challenges Struma Motorway contract costs

Bulgarian authorities and safety advocates are addressing concerns regarding highway infrastructure and road safety equipment. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov launched an investigation int

Political crisis in Siracusa amid Nexus corruption probe

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Siracusa Mayor Francesco Italia faces no-confidence motion

The Nexus investigation, coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Palermo, has targeted a suspected system of rigged public contracts in the Syracuse area. Concetta Carbone, the Vice President of the Sir

EPPO investigations into EU political party funding

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: European Public Prosecutor's Office investigates EPP over fund misuse

The European Public Prosecutor Office (EPPO) has launched investigations into the potential misuse of funds by major political groups within the European Parliament. On October 21, 2026, the EPPO conducted searches at a

Spain Red.es contract and Begoña Gómez investigation

12 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pedro Sánchez defends brother following judicial conviction

The legal proceedings against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, have progressed toward a potential jury trial. Following a preliminary hearing, Judge Juan Carlos Peinado was tasked with deciding

Greek government agricultural and fisheries policy reform

12 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greek Minister of Rural Development meets regional representatives

Greek government officials have initiated a series of visits to address challenges within the national agricultural sector. In Serres, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas addressed the spread of sh

Bulgarian infrastructure procurement and oversight reforms

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria infrastructure declared in ‘Red Code’ due to funding gaps

Bulgaria has initiated a series of reforms to increase oversight and accountability in public procurement and infrastructure construction. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov announced that in

Legal proceedings against local officials in Balkans

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Petrich Mayor Indicted by European Public Prosecutor's Office

Legal actions have been initiated against former municipal leaders in the Balkan region regarding allegations of corruption and misuse of authority. In Strumica, former Mayor Kostadin Kostadinov and two others face crim

Spanish judicial probes expand in Leire Díez and PSOE cases

11 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Leire Díez denies involvement in alleged plot against Judge Beatriz Biedma

The judicial investigation into the ‘Leire Díez’ case and alleged corruption networks has intensified. Judge Beatriz Biedma, who previously submitted evidence regarding a purported network led by former PSOE official San

European Union budget and fund management scrutiny

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: European Court of Auditors finds EU recovery funds largely ineffective

The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns regarding the management and effectiveness of European Union funds. Initial scrutiny focused on proposed budget reforms intended to increase flexibility for crisis respo

Italian police anti-crime operations

24 clusters · 653 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Italian authorities conduct security operations in Caserta and Pozzuoli

Throughout late August and October 2026, Italian law enforcement maintained intensive operations against organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and public safety violations. Earlier activities included coastal road safe

Italian organized crime asset management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Italy proposes new funding for social reuse of confiscated mafia assets

In Italy, efforts to manage and repurpose assets seized from organized crime have gained momentum through new proposals and local initiatives. The ‘Diamo linfa al bene’ campaign, presented by Libera Piemonte, has propose

Syracuse public contract corruption investigation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Syracuse corruption probe: Carabiniere remains silent amid rigged contract investigation

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched the Nexus investigation into an alleged corruption network involving public contracts in Syracuse, Italy. The probe focuses on the misuse of approximately 1.67

European mobile device fraud and VAT evasion crackdowns

4 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: European Public Prosecutor's Office arrests five in €114M VAT fraud case

European authorities have conducted major operations targeting large-scale fraudulent schemes involving mobile devices and tax evasion. In mid-September, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) dismantled a €15.7

EPPO investigations into EU fund fraud

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: EPPO indicts five for 1.8 million euro EU fund fraud in Romania

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has issued indictments regarding the fraudulent acquisition of EU funds in Croatia and Romania. In Croatia, the EPPO filed charges against four individuals and two companie

Péter Magyar's reform agenda and institutional transition

20 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Péter Magyar addresses media rules and ministerial changes

Following the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party have initiated a period of rapid institutional transformation. Leveraging a two-thirds parliamentary majority secured in t

Siracusa municipal contract and corruption controversy

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Siracusa corruption investigation targets public contracts

Political tension in Siracusa has escalated from debates over municipal service management to a formal criminal investigation into public procurement. Initially, local political groups, including Fratelli d'Italia and M

EU subsidy misappropriation in Greece

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Greek fisheries funds: 52 million euros allegedly diverted to luxury villas and cafes

Investigations have emerged regarding the misappropriation of European Union subsidies in Greece across different agricultural and maritime sectors. Initially, a European Commission investigation uncovered irregularities

Novi Sad railway station collapse and corruption probes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Corruption concerns rise following Novi Sad roof collapse

The collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which resulted in 16 deaths, has triggered widespread anti-corruption protests and intense criticism regarding systemic corruption and regulatory oversight in Ser

European VAT carousel fraud investigations

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Operation Hermes: 11 defendants detained in Portuguese VAT fraud probe

European authorities, coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), have conducted major operations to dismantle international VAT carousel fraud networks involving electronic goods. In one investigatio

Fraud investigations in Portugal

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: European Court of Auditors flags suspected EU fund fraud in Portugal

Investigations into financial irregularities in Portugal have emerged at both the national and European levels. Nationally, the Commission to Combat Fraud in the National Health Service (CCF-SNS), established in late 2

Hungarian political and foreign policy realignment

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Hungary undergoes political transformation following Viktor Orbán

Following the April 12 elections and the departure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary has entered a period of significant political and foreign policy transformation. The government is moving away from previo

EPPO oversight of EU funds in Hungary

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: European Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate EU funds in Hungary

Hungary and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) have moved toward establishing oversight of European Union funds within Hungary. Initial discussions between EPPO Chief Laura Codruța Kövesi and Hungarian offici

Sardinia airport merger investigation

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Sardinia airport merger faces criminal investigation

The Cagliari Prosecutor's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the proposed privatization and merger of Sardinia's airports. The project aimed to establish a single holding company for the Cagliari, Olbia, a

Czech domestic policy and fiscal stability under Babiš

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic faces fiscal warnings amid rising debt

Czech public finances are facing increased scrutiny as experts warn of an unsustainable trajectory. President Petr Pavel recently met with economists who cautioned that the government is deepening the deficit through fis

Corruption investigations involving Víctor de Aldama

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Portugal linked to suspected hydrocarbon fraud investigation

Investigations into businessman Víctor de Aldama have expanded across different sectors of alleged corruption in Spain. Initially, the European Public Prosecutor's Office identified a money laundering scheme involving ap