The existing legal framework should be updated and strengthened to facilitate an effective fight against corruption across the Union. This Directive aims to criminalise corruption offences when committed intentionally. Intention and knowledge can be inferred from objective and factual circumstances. As this Directive provides for minimum rules, Member States remain free to adopt or maintain more stringent rules concerning corruption offences. This Directive builds upon the existing legal framework and should not be interpreted as aiming to weaken current national anti-corruption rules.
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