Hercule III: Protection of EU financial interests

This procedure establishes the Hercule III programme, which provides funding and support to protect the European Union's budget from fraud, corruption, and other criminal activities. It aims to strengthen the capacity of member states and EU agencies to detect and prevent the misuse of public funds.

This affects law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, and EU institutions involved in financial investigations. It ensures better cooperation and resource allocation to recover misappropriated funds.