| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/1515 (18.10.02) |
| Publication Date | 18/10/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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The Convention on the Protection of the European Communities' Financial Interests, which was signed by the EU Member States under the third pillar as long ago as 26 July 1995, entered into force on 18 October 2002. This means that, at last, the criminal codes in all Member States include a standard criminal offence of fraud, active and passive corruption affecting the EU's finances. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/1515&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Economic and Financial Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
