# EPAC/EACN ## Posts - [Season's Greetings!](https://epac-eacn.org/seasons-greetings/): Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year! - [Introducing the Publication: Effective Approaches to Developing Situation Reports on Corruption](https://epac-eacn.org/introducing-the-publication-effective-approaches-to-developing-situation-reports-on-corruption/): Corruption remains a persistent challenge that erodes public trust, harms economic stability, and weakens the foundations of good governance. To address this issue, the EPAC/EACN Working Group on Effective Approaches to Developing Situational Reports on Corruption (Corruption SITREP) was established. - [Emerging Technologies Redefine Global Anti-Corruption Efforts: Insights from EPAC/EACN and OECD at UNCAC COSP11](https://epac-eacn.org/emerging-technologies-redefine-global-anti-corruption-efforts-insights-from-epac-eacn-and-oecd-at-uncac-cosp11/): The European Partners against Corruption and the European Contact-Point Network against Corruption (EPAC/EACN), in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), hosted a high-level side event titled “Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Combat Corruption” during the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC COSP11). - [Side Event at COSP11: Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Combat Corruption](https://epac-eacn.org/side-event-at-cosp11-harnessing-emerging-technologies-to-combat-corruption/): EPAC/EACN, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will host a high-level side event titled “Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Combat Corruption” during the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC COSP11) in Doha, Qatar. - [The 24th EPAC/EACN Annual Conference and General Assembly took place in the Hague, Netherlands](https://epac-eacn.org/the-24th-epac-eacn-annual-conference-and-general-assembly-took-place-in-the-hague-netherlands/): The 24th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the European Partners Against Corruption (EPAC) and the European Contact Point Network Against Corruption (EACN) was held in the Hague, Netherlands. - [Tackling Corruption and Strengthening Integrity: the Role of Police Oversight Bodies](https://epac-eacn.org/tackling-corruption-and-strengthening-integrity-the-role-of-police-oversight-bodies/): Representatives from police oversight bodies, internal affairs departments, and anti-corruption agencies from across Europe gathered virtually for the EPAC/EACN webinar “Tackling corruption and strengthening integrity: the role of Police Oversight... - [EPAC/EACN is concerned regarding legislative developments in Ukraine affecting Anti-Corruption Institutions](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-is-concerned-regarding-legislative-developments-in-ukraine-affecting-anti-corruption-institutions/): The European Partners against Corruption/European contact-point - [Workshop on Corruption Situation Reports](https://epac-eacn.org/workshop-on-corruption-situation-reports/): The Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) and the European Partners against Corruption/European contact-point network against corruption (EPAC/EACN) organized a workshop on the topic of ‘Corruption Situation Reports’ which took... - [24th EPAC/EACN Annual Proffesional Conference and General Assembly will take place in the Netherlands](https://epac-eacn.org/24th-epac-eacn-annual-proffesional-conference-and-general-assembly-will-take-place-in-the-netherlands/): Please save the date for the 24th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly. The event will be co-organized with Eurojust and take place on November 24-25, 2025 in the Hague,... - [EPAC/EACN Webinar “Future for Integrity: Best Practice and Modern Tools for Anti-Corruption”](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-webinar-future-for-integrity-best-practice-and-modern-tools-for-anti-corruption/): As part of the EPAC/EACN work programme for 2024–2025, on April 16, 2025, EPAC/EACN hosted its first thematic webinar of the year under the title “Future for Integrity: Best Practice and... - [Best Anti-Corruption Practice Exchange Project Enters Second Round](https://epac-eacn.org/best-anti-corruption-practice-exchange-project-enters-second-round/): The European Partners against Corruption/European contact-point network against corruption (EPAC/EACN) is pleased to announce the commencement of the second round of the Best Anti-Corruption Practice Exchange Project (BACPE). Building on... - [EPAC/EACN Board adopted a Work Programme 2024-2025 and announced the host for the EPAC/EACN Annual Conference this year](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-board-adopted-a-work-programme-2024-2025-and-announced-the-host-for-the-epac-eacn-annual-conference-this-year/): On 21 February 2024, the newly elected EPAC/EACN Board adopted its Work Programme for 2024-2025 and discussed other questions during its first official meeting in 2024. It was also confirmed that... - [22nd EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/22nd-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): The 22nd Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly of the European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and European contact-point network against corruption (EACN) were held in Dublin on November 2 and... - [EPAC/EACN webinar on "Strengthening integrity in law enforcement agencies"](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-webinar-on-strengthening-integrity-in-law-enforcement-agencies/): The Special Investigation Service (STT) of the Republic of Lithuania is organising an international webinar on the topic of “Strengthening integrity in law enforcement agencies”, which is open to all EPAC/EACN... - [Highlights of the EPAC/EACN Workshop on Whistleblowing](https://epac-eacn.org/highlights-of-the-epac-eacn-workshop-on-whistleblowing/): Members of the European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and the European contact-point network against corruption (EACN) convened for a workshop dedicated to the topic of whistleblowing. The workshop took place... - [Joint EPAC/EACN webinar with IAACA: "Corruption without borders. How to cooperate to tackle it?"](https://epac-eacn.org/joint-epac-eacn-webinar-with-iaaca-corruption-without-borders-how-to-cooperate-to-tackle-it/): On July 13th, EPAC/EACN together with the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) organised a joint webinar on the topic of “Corruption without borders. How to cooperate to tackle it?”.... - [SAVE THE DATE - 22nd EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/save-the-date-22nd-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): Please save the date for the 22nd EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly which will take place in Dublin, Ireland from November 2nd to 3rd, 2023. The conference will be held at Croke... - [Registrations for the EPAC/EACN exchange program are EXTENDED](https://epac-eacn.org/registrations-for-the-epac-eacn-exchange-program-are-extended/): The EPAC/EACN Task force for Developing and Implementing Project Activities (DIPA) applied for and signed an EU grant agreement for funding study visits for the best practice exchange in fighting... - [EPAC/EACN Board Meeting in Vienna](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-board-meeting-in-vienna/): On 20 April 2023, the members of the EPAC/EACN Board and Secretariat met at the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) in Vienna, Austria, for a Board meeting. Following the... - [EPAC/EACN Launches Best Anti-Corruption Practice Exchange Project](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-launches-best-anti-corruption-practice-exchange-project/): EPAC/EACN is a platform for members and observers to learn from each other and act together to further prevent and combat corruption phenomena in Europe. One of the main priorities... - [STT presents a publication on the potential of Big Data analysis for investigating corruption-related offences](https://epac-eacn.org/stt-presents-a-publication-on-the-potential-of-big-data-analysis-for-investigating-corruption-related-offences/): The Special Investigation Service (STT), after completing an international project on Big Data analysis for fraud and corruption investigations in 2022, is launching a publication that provides a structured overview... - [Corruption Perceptions Index Results of EPAC/EACN Network Members](https://epac-eacn.org/corruption-perceptions-index-results-of-epac-eacn-network-members/): The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) was released by Transparency International, a non-government organization. Data reveal scant progress against corruption as the world becomes more violent. The average CPI score in EPAC/EACN member... - [Participation of EPAC/EACN members in the International Anti-corruption Conference in Washington](https://epac-eacn.org/participation-of-epac-eacn-members-in-the-international-anti-corruption-conference-in-washington/): EPAC/EACN members and observers will participate in the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) on December 9. The Panel discussion “Rethinking the Global Law Enforcement Response to Corruption” initiated by Special Investigation... - [The 21st EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference took place in Chisinau](https://epac-eacn.org/the-21st-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-took-place-in-chisinau/): On November 23-24, the 21st Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly of the European Partners against Corruption and European contact-point network against corruption (EPAC/EACN) took place in Chisinau, Moldova. During the... - [The International anti-corruption hackathon winner is a team from Ukraine!](https://epac-eacn.org/the-international-anti-corruption-hackathon-winner-is-a-team-from-ukraine/): The finals of the international anti-corruption hackathon “Integrity Hackathon” took place in Vilnius. The team from Ukraine with its innovative idea for ​​anti-corruption public awareness training won the competition. The team’s project... - [Task force on Training and Transfer of Knowledge organises webinars for the EPAC/EACN community](https://epac-eacn.org/task-force-on-training-and-transfer-of-knowledge-organises-webinars-for-the-epac-eacn-community/): On October 26th, the Task force on Training and Transfer of Knowledge (TTK) organised a webinar on the topic of Whistleblowers’ protection for the EPAC/EACN community. The aim of the... - [21st EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/21st-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): The EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly in Chisinau will gather prominent speakers The 21st EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly will take place in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova,... - [About the first Integrity Hackathon](https://epac-eacn.org/about-the-first-integrity-hackathon/): Three most innovative ideas made it to the finals of the International Anti-Corruption Hackathon On September 29-30, semifinals of the first “Integrity Hackathon” organized by the Lithuanian Special Investigation Service... - [EPAC/EACN Board meeting in Chisinau](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-board-meeting-in-chisinau/): EPAC/EACN Board discussed preparatory work for the EPAC/EACN Annual Conference 2022 at the Board meeting in Chisinau The EPAC/EACN Board met for its third official Board meeting on 20 September... - [International anti-corruption hackathon in Lithuania](https://epac-eacn.org/international-anti-corruption-hackathon-in-lithuania/): According to the research conducted by the “RAND Europe” institute commissioned by the European Parliament, the extent of corruption in the countries of the European Union (EU) costs the economy... - [Integrity Hackathon - Innovation for transparency](https://epac-eacn.org/integrity-hackathon-innovation-for-transparency/): Innovators and transparency enthusiasts, SAVE THE DATE for The Integrity Hackathon. On behalf of Vilnius Šilumos tinklai and the Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania, we would like... - [International training on Big Data analysis in anti-corruption organized by STT took place in Vilnius](https://epac-eacn.org/international-training-on-big-data-analysis-in-anti-corruption-organized-by-stt-took-place-in-vilnius/): In the framework of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) project, international training on identifying the risks of corruption and fraud using Big Data analysis tools was held in Vilnius. The... - [2nd EPAC/EACN Board Meeting 2022 in Vilnius](https://epac-eacn.org/2nd-epac-eacn-board-meeting-2022-in-vilnius/): EPAC/EACN held its second official Board meeting on 10 May 2022 in Vilnius, Lithuania. During the meeting, EPAC/EACN Board discussed about the implementation of the EPAC/EACN Work Programme 2022-2023 and... - [EPAC/EACN and IAACA seek to strengthen mutual cooperation](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-and-iaaca-seek-to-strengthen-mutual-cooperation/): On 26 April 2022, EPAC/EACN President Žydrūnas BARTKUS had an online meeting with the President of International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) Simon PEH. After both sides presented their activities,... - [EPAC/EACN Work Programme 2022/2023](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-work-programme-2022-2023/): The newly elected EPAC/EACN Board met in a virtual format for its first official Board meeting on 23 March 2022. During meeting the Board adopted its Work Programme for 2022/2023... - [EPAC/EACN Newsletter I 2022](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-newsletter-i-2022/): Dear ladies and gentlemen,  colleagues and friends, Thank you for the impressive number of newsletter contributions you have provided us with. We, the EPAC/EACN community, are once again sending a... - [Corruption Perceptions Index results in member countries of the EPAC/EACN Network](https://epac-eacn.org/corruption-perceptions-index-results-in-member-countries-of-the-epac-eacn-network/): The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021 was published by the non-governmental organisation Transparency International. Data reveals that corruption levels remain at a standstill worldwide. The situation is also quite stable in member... - [Manual on Preventing Corruption and Promoting Integrity](https://epac-eacn.org/manual-on-preventing-corruption-and-promoting-integrity/): Dear colleagues, On the International Anti-Corruption Day, EPAC/EACN proudly presents the final publication of the EPAC/EACN working group “EU Integrity”. EPAC/EACN set up the working group “EU Integrity” on the... - [20th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/20th-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly-2/): 20th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly On 1 and 2 December 2021, the 20th Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly of the European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and European... - [20th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/20th-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): This year’s EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly, will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 1 to 2 December 2021. The conference, marking the 20th anniversary of EPAC, will provide... - [EPAC/EACN Contact Catalogue 2021](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-contact-catalogue-2021/): The EPAC/EACN Secretariat has completed the 17th edition of the EPAC/EACN Contact Catalogue. As in previous editions, it compiles facts and figures about our members based on entries received during the year. This... - [2021 Rule of law report](https://epac-eacn.org/2021-rule-of-law-report/): 2021 Rule of Law Report: Second annual report on the state of the rule of law in the European Union On 20 July 2021, the European Commission published its second... - [EPAC/EACN Newsletter II 2021](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-newsletter-ii-2021/): Dear ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends, We are very pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website and newsletter. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted... - [The European Public Prosecutor's Office – EPPO](https://epac-eacn.org/the-european-public-prosecutors-office-eppo/): The first supranational public prosecutor’s office, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (“EPPO”), with its seat in Luxembourg, started its work on 1 June 2021. The EPPO is an independent, decentralized... - [Webinar: Corruption risks in COVID-19 vaccination process](https://epac-eacn.org/webinar-corruption-risks-in-covid-19-vaccination-process/): Anti-corruption experts from more than 15 countries discussed corruption risks in COVID-19 vaccination process On 14 May 2021, the Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (STT) and EPAC/EACN,... - [“EU Integrity” sub-working group 4: Second meeting](https://epac-eacn.org/eu-integrity-sub-working-group-4-second-meeting/): Second meeting of “EU Integrity” sub-working group 4, “Integrity and anti-corruption standards” On 25 March 2021, the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) hosted online the second meeting of SWG... - [Rule of law: First Annual Report](https://epac-eacn.org/rule-of-law-first-annual-report/): Rule of law: First Annual Report on the Rule of Law situation across the European Union On 30 September 2020, the European Commission published its first EU-wide report on the... - [EPAC/EACN Newsletter I 2021](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-eacn-newsletter-i-2021/): Dear ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends, Thank you for the impressive number of newsletter contributions you have provided us with. We, the EPAC/EACN community, are once again sending a... - [First EPAC/EACN Board Meeting of 2019](https://epac-eacn.org/first-epac-eacn-board-meeting-of-2019/): On 7 February, this year’s first EPAC/EACN board meeting took place at the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) in Vienna. The main topic on the agenda was an exchange... - [18th EPAC/EACN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY](https://epac-eacn.org/18th-epac-eacn-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): More than 100 delegates representing 30 member countries attended the 18th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly, which was hosted by the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) and... - [First meeting of the “EU Integrity” sub-working group 4 “Integrity and anti-corruption standards”](https://epac-eacn.org/first-meeting-of-the-eu-integrity-sub-working-group-4-integrity-and-anti-corruption-standards/): From 28 to 29 May 2019, the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) hosted the first meeting of the sub-working group 4 (SWG 4) of the “EU Integrity” Working Group... - [First Meeting of Working Group on Mass Events](https://epac-eacn.org/first-meeting-of-working-group-on-mass-events/): During last year’s 17th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference in Lisbon a working group: „How can POB organisations monitor the authorities of police forces in respect of the balance between collective security... - [17th Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly](https://epac-eacn.org/17th-annual-professional-conference-and-general-assembly/): The 17th Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly was held in Lisbon on 15-17 November 2017. Almost 160 delegates representing more than 30 member states had fruitful discussions on latest... - [Report on the 15th EPAC/EACN Annual Conference](https://epac-eacn.org/report-on-the-15th-epac-eacn-annual-conference/): Over 80 delegates from 53 anti-corruption authorities and police oversight bodies met in Paris, France on 18-20 November 2015 for the network’s Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly. The delegates... - [Handbook for Best Practices](https://epac-eacn.org/handbook-for-best-practices/): The 15th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference will also provide an opportunity for presenting the “Handbook of best practices for the self-assessment of law enforcement forces to prevent corruption and enhance integrity”.... - [15th Annual Conference to take place in Paris](https://epac-eacn.org/15th-annual-conference-to-take-place-in-paris/): The 15th EPAC/EACN Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly will take place in Paris, France from 18 to 20 November 2015.  The event is hosted by the Inspection Générale de la... - [Update on the EPAC/EACN Working Groups](https://epac-eacn.org/update-on-the-epac-eacn-working-groups/): The two Working Groups established by EPAC/EACN’s General Assembly in Sofia, Bulgaria, last year have made progress on their respective tasks. One Working Group, chaired by the United Kingdom’s National... - [EPAC Celebrates 10 Years](https://epac-eacn.org/epac-celebrates-10-years/): This year marks the 10th anniversary of the European Partners against Corruption (EPAC); the largest network of anti-corruption authorities and police oversight bodies on the vieux continent. The idea for such an... - [An Information Exchange System for EPAC/EACN](https://epac-eacn.org/an-information-exchange-system-for-epac-eacn/): Does EPAC/EACN need an information exchange system, and if so, which platform should it be? An interactive workshop on the topic among anti-corruption authorities and police oversight bodies opened at... - [Economics of Corruption Course](https://epac-eacn.org/economics-of-corruption-course/): From 27 September to 4 October, the University of Passau offers a course on the economics of corruption, “Seeking the Nudges for Reform”. The week-long programme targets PhD and Master... - [Outcomes of the Annual Professional Conference](https://epac-eacn.org/outcomes-of-the-annual-professional-conference/): Close to 100 delegates met in Krakow, Poland, from 13 to 15 November 2013 for the network’s Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly. Presentations ranged from current issues such as... ## Pages - [Contact Catalogue](https://epac-eacn.org/catalogue/) - [Inside Integrity](https://epac-eacn.org/inside-integrity/): The Inside Integrity. 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