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Laura Codruța Kövesi warns that the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) faces risks of weakening due to underfunding, administrative delays, and political pressures. As she concludes her seven-year term, Kövesi highlights the challenges ahead for her successor, particularly in maintaining the independence and credibility of the EPPO. She identifies insufficient funding, legislative delays, and bureaucratic hurdles as major issues. Kövesi emphasizes the need for more delegated European prosecutors and expresses concerns about intimidation attempts in member states. She argues that cooperation with the EPPO does not undermine national sovereignty and stresses the importance of judicial collaboration. Kövesi also discusses ongoing investigations, including fraud in agricultural subsidies in Greece, and asserts that the EPPO has enhanced fraud detection capabilities, although its independence remains at risk.