Hercule II: Protection of EU financial interests

This procedure establishes a community action programme designed to protect the European Union's budget from fraud, corruption, and other illegal activities. It aims to strengthen the capacity of member states and EU institutions to prevent and detect financial irregularities, ensuring that public funds are used for their intended purposes.

This affects national authorities, law enforcement agencies, and EU institutions involved in financial auditing and fraud investigation. It enhances cooperation and resource sharing to better secure the EU's financial interests.