Estonia Supports EU Proposal to Add Corruption to Sanctions Lists
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What happened
A group of MEPs, including Michał Kamiński, proposed that the European Union add 'serious corruption' as a criterion for its existing list of global human rights abusers. This proposal, which Estonia supported, would target foreign officials guilty of bribery, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering.
From euobserver.com
Why it matters
The proposal aims to close a loophole that allows foreign officials already sanctioned by Western partners to continue benefiting from EU institutions and its financial systems. The MEPs noted that similar legislation exists in countries like the US, Canada, and the UK.
From euobserver.com
Who's involved
- EstoniaBacked the proposal to expand EU anti-corruption measures.
- Michał KamińskiCo-signed the letter advocating for the anti-corruption bolt-on.