European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)

The European Parliament adopted by 456 votes to 115, with 60 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.

In line with the recommendation of its Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, Parliament gave its consent to the draft Council Regulation.

The draft Regulation seeks to implement enhanced cooperation between 20 Member States regarding the creation of the European Public Prosecutor's Office. The EPPO will be responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment the perpetrators of offences against the Union’s financial interests.