Press Release: Fighting Fraud: Hercule III Work Programme adopted

On 26 May 2014, the European Commission adopted the first annual work programme for the new anti-fraud programme Hercule III. In 2014, € 13.7 million would be made available to support Member States in fighting fraud, corruption and other illegal activities. The Programme would also help finance specific projects x-ray scanners and other technical equipment bought by national authorities to stamp out smuggling and other criminal activities affecting the EU’s financial interests.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Statement by Commissioner Šemeta, following EP Plenary vote on Hercule III anti-fraud programme http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-statement-by-commissioner-semeta-following-ep-plenary-vote-on-hercule-iii-anti-fraud-programme/

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