In April 2026, the European Council gave the final sign-off to a new directive (Directive) that will harmonize anti-corruption laws among the E.U.’s member countries. The adoption of the Directive marks a significant step toward strengthening corporate accountability and companies’ ethical governance. In this guest article, Roberto Cursano, a partner at Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP based in Rome, explains how companies can begin preparing for transposition of the Directive to be better positioned to manage legal exposure, satisfy regulatory expectations and maintain stakeholder trust before laws come into effect. See “What to Know About the E.U. Anti-Corruption Directive” (Jun. 3, 2026).