The European Public Prosecutor's Office: Building Trust Across the European Union
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Sara Mahilaj
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The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) mandate to investigate and prosecute crimes that affect the financial interests of the European Union (EU) as a whole, as well as its cooperation with non-participating member states, demonstrates the EU's commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting its citizens. By effectively combating fraud and corruption, the EPPO helps build trust between member states and strengthens the accountability of EU institutions.
Given the importance of the EPPO's mandate, it is critical to assess its contribution to building trust and accountability in the EU. This paper investigates how the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) achieves this goal. The paper highlights that the EPPO's mandate and cooperation efforts contribute significantly to the EU's trust-building efforts by effectively combating financial crimes, promoting transparency and collaboration between member states, and upholding the rule of law. However, there are also challenges to effective cooperation, such as differences in legal systems and varying levels of political will among member states. Nevertheless, the EPPO has the potential to play a significant role in promoting transparency and combating fraud and corruption in the EU. Continued efforts to enhance cooperation and overcome challenges will be necessary to fully realize this potential.
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