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The European Commission's 2026 Rule of Law Report finds a broadly positive trajectory but uneven improvements in Central and Eastern Europe. Follow-up on recommendations dropped to 47% from 57%. Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania adopted new anti-corruption measures.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office in Athens has charged four sitting Greek MPs in an agricultural subsidy fraud scandal. Charges against seven other MPs were dropped due to insufficient evidence. The investigation revealed systemic corruption in managing EU agricultural subsidies.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo asked the speaker to reconvene parliament during its summer break due to a political crisis. He will make a statement on Tuesday, enabling a debate and vote of confidence.