Romania Unveils National Anti-Fraud Strategy to Protect EU Financial Interests
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The Romanian government has approved a national anti-fraud strategy for the protection of the financial interests of the European Union in Romania, 2023-2027. This move is aimed at strengthening fraud prevention and detection efforts.
Adoption of the Strategy
The strategy was adopted through Government Decision nr. 1.259/2023 on Tuesday, December 19, following its adoption at a meeting of the Romanian government on December 15.
Importance of the Strategy
The new strategy represents a significant milestone in Romania’s efforts to safeguard the financial interests of the European Union and is considered the most important document of its kind adopted at the national level. The initiative was launched by the Fight Against Fraud Department - DLAF and the General Secretariat of the Government, with input from directly responsible institutions gathered within the SNLAF network.
Objectives
According to the strategy’s overall objectives, which are aligned with the European vision and anti-fraud cycle, fraud prevention, detection, administrative investigation and prosecution, recovery of funds, and imposition of sanctions will be key areas of focus. The goal is to coordinate efforts by all national partners to ensure a high and healthy absorption of European funds, including those allocated through the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, as well as Romania’s full budgetary contribution to the EU budget.
Key Areas of Focus
- Fraud prevention
- Detection
- Administrative investigation and prosecution
- Recovery of funds
- Imposition of sanctions
Goal
The strategy aims to create a robust framework for detecting fraudulent transactions in Romania, with the ultimate goal of protecting the financial interests of the European Union. The document is available in Romanian and can be consulted online.
By implementing this national anti-fraud strategy, Romania demonstrates its commitment to combating fraud and ensuring the effective use of EU funds, ultimately contributing to a stronger and more prosperous Europe.