Question for oral answer O-000031/2026
to the Commission
Rule 142
Javier Zarzalejos on behalf of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Subject: The upcoming EU anti-corruption strategy
On 25 June 2026, the Commission presented the state of preparations for the forthcoming EU anti-corruption strategy to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. In that meeting, the Commission stressed that corruption was a serious threat to democracy, the rule of law, security, prosperity and public trust. The strategy is expected before the end of the year and will build on the 2023 anti-corruption package, the recently adopted Anti-Corruption Directive1, the EU network against corruption, the annual rule of law report, the ProtectEU Strategy, the Democracy Shield and the review of the EU anti-fraud architecture. Against this background, Parliament would like to ask the Commission:
1. How will the upcoming strategy address prevention and contribute to building a culture of integrity and transparency?
2. How will the Commission make sure that the recently adopted Anti-Corruption Directive is implemented effectively and in a timely manner by the Member States?
3. How will the Commission strengthen the safeguards for the independence of judicial authorities and prosecutors investigating corruption cases?
Submitted: 15.7.2026
Lapses: 16.10.2026