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EU budget flexibility may weaken anti-corruption oversight, auditors warn
Politico EU·EU·2 days ago
The European Court of Auditors president warns that the European Commission's proposed post-2027 multiannual budget could reduce traceability of EU funds, increasing fraud risk. The claim is an institutional warning, not yet corroborated by independent analysis. This matters as it could affect EU fiscal governance and trust in fund allocation.