Arte: How the EU is losing billions to fraud

EU funds have been used on yachts in Poland and racing cars in Lithuania, while in Greece, a politician has been accused of pocketing subsidies intended for Greek farmers. Why can't the EU keep track of its own money – and what will it take to put an end to embezzlement?

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