European Anti-Fraud Office

The Court of Justice of the European Communities ruled on 10 July 2003 on the action lodged by the European Commission challenging the position taken by the Bank in relation to OLAF. The ruling provides the Bank with a legal framework for continuing its full cooperation with OLAF. Accordingly, the Bank is taking steps to adapt its internal rules and procedures to this new legal framework in order to ensure optimal cooperation with OLAF in the fight against fraud and corruption. This is being done in close coordination with OLAF.