Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001356/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dick Erixon (ECR)
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has confirmed that it has opened an administrative enquiry into possible wrongdoing by its national representative in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian European Prosecutor, and the Sofia City Prosecution Office has confirmed that the same person is under investigation by Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Commission. These allegations, if confirmed, raise serious concerns about conflicts of interest, potential misuse of EU funds and the reputational impact on the EPPO’s mission to safeguard the EU’s financial interests.
Given the central role played by national representatives in the functioning of the EPPO:
- 1.How does the Commission assess the adequacy of current vetting and asset disclosure requirements for EPPO national representatives?
- 2.Is the Commission considering measures to strengthen integrity checks, transparency and asset verification for individuals appointed to the EPPO?
- 3.How does the Commission view the cooperation between national authorities and the EPPO in cases where integrity concerns arise, and are any measures being considered to promote consistent and effective follow-up across Member States?
Submitted: 2.4.2025