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What is the main role of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)?
Which of the following crimes does the EPPO have jurisdiction over?
When did the European Public Prosecutor’s Office officially begin its operations?
What directive must participating Member States adopt into their national legislations to work with the EPPO?
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What is NOT a function of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office?
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Which type of crime is NOT within the mandate of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)?
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What is one of the roles of the European Chief Prosecutor within the EPPO?
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Which of the following describes the operational phase start date of the EPPO?
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What is the main function of the European Delegated Prosecutors (EDPs) in the EPPO structure?
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Which of the following partners does not have a working arrangement with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office?
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Study Notes
European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
- An independent public prosecution office of the European Union (EU), responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against the EU's financial interests.
- Combats fraud, VAT fraud over €10 million, money laundering, corruption, and other related offenses.
- Operates across all participating EU countries, combining European and national law enforcement efforts.
- Has a mandate defined by Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, which entered into force on 20 November 2017.
Jurisdiction and Crimes
- Investigates and prosecutes crimes affecting the EU budget, including:
- Cross-border VAT fraud exceeding €10 million
- Other types of fraud against EU financial interests
- Corruption damaging EU financial interests
- Misappropriation of EU funds by public officials
- Money laundering and organized crime related to the above offenses
Partners
- Works with EU institutions (European Commission, OLAF, Eurojust, Europol, European Court of Auditors, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund)
- Cooperates with authorities of non-participating EU Member States, non-EU countries (third countries), and participating Member States.
- Collaborates with judicial cooperation and law enforcement networks (e.g., European Judicial Network, CARIN)
- Partners with international organizations (e.g., Council of Europe, Interpol)
Organizational Structure
- Comprises a central level and a decentralized (national) level.
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Central Level: Headquartered in Luxembourg, includes:
- European Chief Prosecutor
- 22 European Prosecutors (one per participating EU country), two of whom serve as Deputies for the European Chief Prosecutor
- Administrative Director
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Decentralized Level:
- European Delegated Prosecutors (EDPs) in the 22 participating EU Member States
Operations
- Started operations on 1 June, 2021.
- Receives crime reports from participating EU Member States and private parties.
- Public can report crimes via a dedicated web form.
- Opened over 929 investigations as of June 2022.
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Test your knowledge of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and its role in combating financial crimes within the EU. This quiz covers its jurisdiction, partner institutions, and the specific crimes it addresses. Find out how well you understand the workings of this important EU body!
