When it comes to foreign bribery, borders provide no protection.

The European Union just approved one of the most significant anti-corruption initiatives in decades, and multinational companies have to pay attention.

The EU's Anti-Corruption Directive is designed to harmonize anti-corruption enforcement across the member states.

It expands corruption offenses, strengthens enforcement tools, and increases accountability for both individuals and organizations.

Companies operating in Europe can expect greater scrutiny of gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, influence peddling, and bribery schemes.

The overall message is clear.

Europe is moving toward a more aggressive and coordinated anti-corruption enforcement system.

The Ethics and Compliance Q and A show is produced by One Stone Creative.