European Court of Auditors • Table.Briefings

February 11th, 2026

MFF: The difficulties with “Global Europe” according to the Court of Auditors

The European Court of Auditors criticizes civil defense spending and the financing for “Europe in the World” planned in the new MFF.

By Stephan Israel

News | Common agricultural policy

February 10th, 2026

CAP: Reform risks greater complexity, EU auditors warn

While the European Commission is seeking to make the Common Agricultural Policy more efficient after 2027, the European Court of Auditors warns that the reform could instead add complexity.

By Julia Dahm

News | Corruption

December 16th, 2025

Court of Auditors: Inadequate cooperation between EU anti-fraud authorities

The European Court of Auditors criticizes an inadequate exchange of information between EU authorities in the fight against fraud. It recommends a central archive system to avoid duplicated reports and improve cooperation.

By Marion Bergermann

Heads (EN) | European Court of Auditors

November 21st, 2025

European Court of Auditors: Caspary confirmed in hearing

The current head of the CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament, Daniel Caspary, has received a lot of support following his hearing in the Budgetary Control Committee.

By Markus Grabitz

News | CDU/CSU

November 5th, 2025

German group of the CDU/CSU: Who could lead the deputies

Daniel Caspary will probably resign from the chairmanship of the CDU/CSU MEPs in the EU Parliament at the end of November. Up to five MEPs are reserving the right to run for the post.

By Markus Grabitz

Dessert | European Court of Auditors

October 14th, 2025

How a member of the Court of Audit earns more than EUR 30,000 per month

The European Court of Auditors is supposed to monitor the efficiency of EU spending. However, the new German representative there is likely to receive a handsome salary. Why this is the case.

By Markus Grabitz

Das Gebäude des Europäischen Rechnungshofs

News | European Court of Auditors

October 9th, 2025

Budget: Court of Auditors criticizes handling of EU funds

Despite a falling error rate, the Court of Auditors criticizes the legality of expenditure in the EU budget as inadequate. At the same time, it warns against the structure of the new multiannual financial framework.

By János Allenbach-Ammann