The European Parliament has adopted a resolution outlining a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy for the bloc. The document, which is non-binding, serves as a set of political priorities for the European Commission to address issues ranging from political financing to the misuse of digital assets.
Research cited by the Parliament suggests that enhanced anti-corruption measures could save up to €58.5 billion annually. Data from a 2025 Eurobarometer survey indicates that 69% of Europeans perceive corruption as widespread in their nations, while Europol estimates that nearly 60% of criminal networks utilize corrupt practices.
The resolution highlights risks associated with crypto assets and opaque ownership structures. Industry participants, including Aave Labs and Hyperliquid, have responded to the Commission’s MiCA consultation, advocating for regulations that focus on intermediaries rather than software and emphasizing the protection of self-custody rights.
Lawmakers are calling for the elimination of investor residence schemes, known as golden visas. The proposal also suggests that the EU should join the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) to ensure that its own institutions are subject to external oversight similar to that of national governments.
