Annual Report on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests and the fight against fraud

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

34th Annual Report on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests and the fight against fraud – 2022

The Commission submits an annual report, known as the PIF Report, to the European Parliament and Council on measures taken to protect the EU’s financial interests and fight fraud.
The 2022 report highlights measures to strengthen protection, including audits of national recovery plans, anti-fraud initiatives, and proposed updates to the Financial Regulation and anti-fraud strategy.
Member States have adopted corrective measures and strategies to increase protection and digitalization in fraud prevention.
The European Anti-Fraud Office and European Public Prosecutor’s Office play a significant role in investigations.
Detection and reporting of fraud can still improve, with differences between Member States.
Digitalization is both a resource and threat in fighting fraud, and Member States should ensure it is part of their national anti-fraud strategy.