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The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have demanded concrete action to close loopholes that allow for corruption. This comes one month after allegations and charges of corruption against some MEPs. Addressing the allegations, Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced during a debate that the European Commission would table a new law to criminalise all forms of corruption, with unified definitions and penalties across the EU and the necessary tools for police and courts. Johansson added that a 'defence of democracy package' is also being developed to tackle the issues.
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