(Luxembourg, 5 May 2025) – Today, at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg, the European Prosecutors for Poland and Sweden gave the solemn undertaking to comply with the obligations arising from their duties. They were recently appointed to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) by the Council of the EU, following the decision of Poland and Sweden to join the EPPO. They are appointed for a non-renewable term of six years.
The solemn undertaking was given by Ms Grażyna Stronikowska (Poland) and Mr Martin Bresman (Sweden).
In an address that followed the solemn undertaking, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kӧvesi said:
‘This ceremony is about the enlargement of the EPPO zone. Today, we are welcoming our new colleagues from Poland and Sweden. This is excellent news. First, it means that, so far, we did our job well. We have overcome initial scepticism of some. We have uncovered a new continent of crime, and we have put a dent in it. Second, it shows that most of us, in Europe, still understand that we are stronger together.’
The EPPO is the independent public prosecution office of the European Union. It is responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU.