MODALITĂȚILE DE SESIZARE A PARCHETULUI EUROPEAN ÎN ROMÂNIA: ANALIZĂ PROCEDURALĂ ȘI CADRU INSTUȚIONAL
HOW TO REFER CASES TO THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC PROSECUTOR IN ROMANIA: PROCEDURAL ANALYSIS AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

Author(s): Viorel Velișcu, George-Gabriel NISTORESCU
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Academia de Poliţie »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« Bucureşti
Keywords: investigation; cross-border crime; European funds; justice; European integration
Summary/Abstract: The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is an independent and at the same time fundamental body within the European Union, with the role of protecting the Union's financial interests by investigating crimes such as fraud, corruption and money laundering that affect the European budget. The concept of creating a European Public Prosecutor's Office was first advocated in 2007, being closely linked to the idea of Europe having its own Public Prosecutor General, and this idea was reinforced by the financial crisis of 2008-2010, as the weaknesses of national systems in the fight against economic crime and the defense of EU funds were identified at that time. The rise of cross-border crime also highlighted the need for a European institution with unified powers in the field of prosecution. In this context, the EPPO has evolved as a supranational entity with the task of ensuring uniform justice throughout Europe. In Romania, the EPPO plays an important role in guaranteeing transparency and fairness in the use of EU funds, which is an essential aid to the rule of law. Therefore, the European Public Prosecutor's Office plays an important role in European integration, providing a solid legal framework and vigilance in compliance with the law.

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