May 6, 2026
EU auditors sound alarm over billions in COVID recovery funds that can't be clearly traced
European auditors said Wednesday that they're unable to clearly trace the way that billions of euros are being spent out of a massive fund helping European Union countries rebuild their economies from damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TL;DR
- European auditors are unable to trace billions of euros from the COVID-19 recovery fund.
- The fund is intended to help EU countries rebuild their economies after the pandemic.
- Concerns are raised about the lack of clear spending oversight.