Votes · 26 March 2026

Combating corruption

This vote is about fighting corruption: common criminal law rules in the EU.

Background

The first EU law harmonising the fight against corruption across all member states. It replaces old and scattered rules.

• Defines corruption offences in the same way across the EU: bribery, misappropriation, trading in influence, abuse of office…
• Sets common minimum penalties.
• Requires member states to do more to prevent corruption, notably through specialised bodies.

Adopted: 581 for, 21 against, 42 abstentions, 74 did not vote.

Reference: A9-0048/2024

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