- Andrés Ritter has been appointed as the new European chief prosecutor for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), effective 1 November 2026.
- Ritter has served as deputy European chief prosecutor since 2020 and previously worked in Germany’s prosecution service.
- The EPPO investigates and prosecutes crimes against the EU’s financial interests, such as fraud and corruption.
- The European chief prosecutor leads the EPPO for a non-renewable seven-year term; the current chief, Laura Codruța Kövesi, will finish her term on 30 October 2026.
- Ritter’s appointment requires confirmation by the European Parliament.
Source: consilium.europa.eu
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