Published on
10/07/2026 - 13:06 GMT+2
The European Commission has approved Hungary's request to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), the EU's investigative body for tackling fraud and corruption involving European funds.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who campaigned on a promise to fight corruption, won a landslide victory in April's parliamentary elections, ending Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power.
EPPO will have the right to investigate alleged EU fund-related crimes dating back to 1 June 2021, when the body was established.
