By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent
THE European Parliament has approved new EU-wide rules to align how member states define and punish corruption.
The measure, agreed with the European Council in December 2025, creates a common criminal law framework covering offences such as bribery, misappropriation and illicit enrichment.
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