Commission wants uniform rules against corruption

Brussels wants tougher instruments to fight corruption, within the EU but also globally. Corruption is like cancer, said EU Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova in Brussels on Wednesday. If it is allowed to grow, it will suffocate democratic society and destroy its institutions, she said. Jourova appeared with EU External Relations Commissioner Josep Borrell, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson and Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas to present the so-called anti-corruption package.