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What companies need to know about the EU Anti-Corruptive Directive

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Andrew Reeves | Norton Rose Fulbright, Stuart Neely | Norton Rose Fulbright, Rita Nader-Guéroult | Norton Rose Fulbright, Jean-François Caen | Norton Rose Fulbright+2

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The Directive strengthens crossborder anti-corruption enforcement by linking EU bodies such as OLAF, EPPO, Europol, and Eurojust to tackle transnational corruption.

A comprehensive anti-corruption criminal law with significant corporate penalties was introduced to Member States on April 21, 2026, when the EU Parliament adopted a new Anti-Corruption Directive.

The Directive reinforces cooperation with EU agencies and bodies including the European Anti-Fraud Office, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, Europol, and Eurojust, signaling a coordinated

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