European Public Prosecutor's Office Overview

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What is the primary responsibility of the EPPO?

To provide legal advice to Member States on financial matters.
To coordinate all criminal investigations in the Union.
To oversee financial regulations across all Member States.
To investigate and prosecute financial offenses against the Union's interests. (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the structure of the EPPO?

The EPPO has both a central office and European Delegated Prosecutors in Member States. (correct)
The EPPO is managed exclusively by the European Chief Prosecutor.
The EPPO operates solely at the central level without any decentralized offices.
The EPPO consists only of the College and does not have any staff members.

What role does the College of the EPPO serve?

It is responsible for general oversight and strategic decision-making. (correct)
It makes operational decisions on individual cases.
It exclusively handles the administrative functions of the EPPO.
It represents the EPPO in international legal matters.

What takes precedence in case of conflict between national law and the EPPO Regulation?

The Regulation shall prevail over national law unless stated otherwise. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who chairs the meetings of the College of the EPPO?

The European Chief Prosecutor. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the voting procedure for decisions made by the College of the EPPO?

Decisions are made by simple majority. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to initiate voting on matters to be decided by the College?

Any member of the College. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the European Chief Prosecutor deviate from the principle of random allocation of cases?

In exceptional cases for proper functioning of the EPPO. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chair in a Permanent Chamber during a tie vote?

The Chair has a casting vote. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are the responsibilities for performing functions determined within the College and staff of the EPPO?

Through the internal rules of procedure of the EPPO. (A) Signup and view all the answers

EPPO's Role

Investigates, prosecutes, and brings to judgment criminal offenses affecting the EU's financial interests.

EPPO Structure

A decentralised structure at central and decentralised levels, with central office and delegated prosecutors.

EPPO Decisions

The College makes strategic decisions on general issues related to cases, maintaining coherence and consistency across EU countries. Operational decisions on individual cases are not made by the College.

National Law Application

National laws apply to matters not covered by the EPPO regulation; this regulation takes precedence when both national and EU laws cover a matter.