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Corruption

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Rocky start at new ethics body

The EU Commission has presented its long-awaited proposal for an ethics authority. The goal: common ethical standards for all EU institutions. But because sanctions are missing, there is a dispute with the European Parliament – and that could cause further delays.

By Eric Bonse

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Anti-corruption agenda: laborious implementation in the EP

Six months after the corruption scandal surrounding ex-Vice-President Eva Kaili came to light, the investigators have still not disclosed any details. Meanwhile, in Parliament, the implementation of the anti-corruption agenda initiated by President Roberta Metsola is underway. What is the status of her 14-point plan?

By Markus Grabitz