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The New EU Anti-Corruption Directive: Preparing Your Business For A New Compliance Landscape

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12 August 2026

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European Union

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The EU's Directive (EU) 2026/1021 modernizes anti-corruption enforcement by harmonizing offences, expanding corporate liability, increasing sanctions, and mandating stronger compliance programs across member states.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Generalist.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your compliance setup must evolve immediately to meet EU's raised liability and sanction standards or risk severe penalties. Companies with EU operations face urgent pressure to overhaul governance and anticorruption controls before enforcement tightens.

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