Source: European Parliament
Laura Kövesi, the Chief Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), will engage in discussions with members of the LIBE Committee.
This exchange will cover the Office’s activities, its key achievements, and the challenges it faces. Such discussions are crucial for evaluating the EPPO’s effectiveness in protecting the financial interests of the EU and addressing any operational or legal obstacles that may hinder its mandate.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is an independent and decentralized prosecution office of the European Union, headquartered in Luxembourg. Its primary responsibility is to investigate, prosecute, and bring to judgment crimes that affect the financial interests of the EU. It was established by Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 and began its operations in 2021.