The European Parliament has approved new anti-corruption rules in the EU, establishing a unified criminal law framework to prevent and combat corruption. The directive includes harmonized definitions of corruption offenses, structured sanction levels, enhanced cooperation between national authorities and EU bodies, and requirements for national anti-corruption strategies. The aim is to address enforcement gaps, enhance transparency, and strengthen governance to safeguard democracy and citizens' interests. The directive awaits formal adoption by the Council and requires member states to transpose it within specified deadlines.