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Corruption from European and International Perspectives

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Summary

The Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and the Research Institute for Transparency, Corruption and Financial Crime of the Faculty of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (https://websites.auth.gr/anticorruptionlab/) welcome you to the Summer Educational Programme entitled “Recent Developments on Financial Crime, Corruption and Money Laundering: European and International Perspectives”.
The programme has a total duration of 50 teaching hours, will take place in Thessaloniki, and will be delivered in a blended format (in-person and synchronous online attendance).
The 6-day intensive Summer School focuses on recent developments in the field of combating economic crime, corruption and money laundering, with particular emphasis on international and European legislative mechanisms and enforcement procedures.
The subjects taught within the Summer School are of remarkable interest, as they address key issues of European financial criminal law that have undergone significant developments in recent years. These developments stem both from the adoption of legislative acts at the European Union level (such as the EU Financial Interest Fraud Directive, the new European Public Prosecutor’s Office Regulation, the new Regulation on combating money laundering), as well as from the emergence of new methods and means of committing economic crimes (including cryptocurrencies and offshore companies) and new investigative tools and enforcement techniques, such as electronic evidence.
After successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Training with 5 ECTS. Participants, who have attended but not successfully completed the program, will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.
The ScientificDirector of the Programmeis Theodoros Papakyriakou, Professor of Law School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Director of the Research Institute for Transparency, Corruption and Financial Crime.
The Academic Director of the Programme is Maria Kaiafa-Gbandi, Em. Professor of Law School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Founding Member of the European Criminal Policy Initiative (ECPI).
Programme Objectives
The Summer School aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of European and international developments and perspectives in the fields of financial crime, corruption, and money laundering, through courses taught by professors from distinguished universities abroad and from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as by the Head of the Criminal Law Unit of the European Commission. In addition, the programme seeks to promote academic dialogue among law students and early-career researchers from various countries, with the support and guidance of academics from leading European universities.

Program Features

  • Gain specialised knowledge on cutting-edge developments in financial crime, corruption and money laundering
  • Learn from distinguished academics and EU institutional experts
  • Explore contemporary challenges including cryptocurrencies, offshore structures and electronic evidence
  • Participate in an intensive, interactive and practice-oriented learning environment
  • Earn a recognised Certificate of Training worth 5 ECTS while networking with an international academic community

What's Included?

  • All tuition and specialised teaching sessions
  • Access to comprehensive digital learning materials
  • Certificate of Training or Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the programme
  • Refreshments and light lunch during lecture breaks for in-person participants
  • Participation in the programme’s farewell event for in-person participants

Program Details

  • Date 6-11/7/2026
  • Duration 1 week
  • Ages 18+
  • Fees 280-320 (early bird fees).
  • Location Thessaloniki, Greece and Online (Hybrid format)

More Information

The Summer School provides specialised academic training on recent European and international developments in financial crime, corruption and money laundering. The programme combines theoretical and practical approaches, examining legislative reforms, case law developments and contemporary enforcement mechanisms. Courses are delivered by distinguished academics and practitioners from leading European universities and EU institutions. Participants develop advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competences required to address complex challenges in financial and organised crime.

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