Scandal at EU Asylagentur: Corruption and nepotism uncovered!
Scandal at EU Asylagentur: Corruption and nepotism uncovered!
A comprehensive investigation by the European Fighting Office (OLAF) has uncovered irregularities in the management of the European Union Asylagentur (EUAA). This investigation showed that the agency's senior employees did not pay attention to the civil servant statute and preferred a "circle of friends" in appointments. According to , these critical accusations were initiated in 2022 due to an anonymous letter.
Olaf found that the agency management did not restructure their departments according to the organizational requirements, but based on the career goals of individual persons. Positions in medium -sized management were given friendly, which violates the principles of transparency and good administration. However, the managing director of EUAA, Nina Gregori, rejected these allegations and explained that no irregularities were found. The investigation and the associated reports took place at a time when Brussels wanted to advance the migration plan. During the proceedings, the EU Parliament fried the EUAA finances on May 7, 2023 to put pressure on the management of the agency. Jonas Sjöstedt, member of the budget control committee, asked Gregori to explain the situation of the agency and the complaints submitted. The agency has comprehensively cooperated with Olaf and other control authorities. According to the results presented at the end of 2024, the management board of the EUAA, which consists of 29 members, decided not to initiate disciplinary measures against the managing director or other employees. The concerns that were expressed in the anonymous letter had previously been examined by the European invoice examiners, the internal audit service of the European Commission and the European ombudsman. The Management Board intends to use the recommendations to improve efficiency and to strengthen the management of personnel resources. The case was officially closed and the EUAA will continue its mandate, while the preparations for the pact about migration and asylum will become more intense. Dieser Pakt soll im Juni 2026 in Kraft treten, was bedeutet, dass die Agentur ihre Arbeit in einem kritischen politischen Umfeld fortsetzen muss, in dem die Bekämpfung von Betrug und Korruption von zentraler Bedeutung ist. The OLAF, as the EU Commission, has an important role in maintaining the financial interests of the EU and promoting transparency and good governance. It carries out independent studies to ensure that the financial means of the EU are not abused and to establish a legal framework for the protection of the budget and the funds of taxpayers. Important activities of the OLAF include the development of comprehensive fraud control measures and the submission of recommendations to the Commission and other EU organs, as is explained on
Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation around the EUAA will develop and what steps will be taken to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the agency in the future. reactions and closure of the case
recommendations and future steps
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