EU Anti-Corruption Report — COM(2014)0038

6.2.2014

Question for written answer E-001250-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Monika Hohlmeier (PPE) , Gabriele Stauner (PPE)

The Commission has published the first in a series of reports as a follow-up to its communication entitled ‘Fighting corruption in the EU’ (COM(2011)0308). The report draws on corruption-related information from various Commission departments, the relevant EU agencies (Europol, Eurojust and OLAF) and third parties. It presents recommendations which fit the context of each Member State.

1. What is the legal basis for this report and on what legal basis is the Commission entitled to give general recommendations on possible action to be taken by Member States?

2. Why does the Commission, in the spirit of this report, not provide a corruption and misuse analysis in the form of a country-specific report with recommendations for each country regarding the funds and programmes that fall under the Commission’s responsibility? Why has the Commission refused to do so in previous years?

3. What third parties did the Commission consult for this report? Please name the specific NGOs, stakeholders, national public authorities, academic institutions, independent experts, think tanks, civil society organisations, etc., that have been involved. How did the Commission verify the data provided by third parties?

4. What costs did the Commission incur for the provision of information by third parties? Please present costs separately by third party. Does the Commission generally provide third parties with financial means?

OJ C 305, 09/09/2014