The anti-corruption directive, the first EU-wide criminal law framework to combat corruption, sets out common rules for offences such as bribery, misappropriation, and illicit enrichment, as well as harmonising rules on sanctions.

When: Thursday 26 March, 12:00 – 12:30 CET

Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Spaak building, Anna Politkovskaya press conference room – 0A50

How: Accredited journalists can attend the press conference in person. Those wishing to participate actively and ask questions remotely can do so via Interactio. Before connecting, check the guidelines and recommendations for remote speakers. The press conference will be livestreamed and recorded via Parliament’s Multimedia Centre. 

Background

The directive, which was provisionally agreed by Parliament and Council in in December 2025 and approved by the Civil Liberties Committee in January 2026, lays down common definitions for corruption offences, harmonised penalties, and preventive obligations for…