Bari, Milan, Palermo and Turin were reportedly also in the running.
The capital was reportedly chosen based on the project proposal presented by the city authorities and the EU’s selection criteria.
“I thank the government for having believed in our project to host the headquarters of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority in Rome,” said Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri.
“[It was] a candidacy of fundamental importance not only for the capital but for the entire country-system.
“Italian anti-money laundering legislation and systems are among the most advanced in the world and constitute a real national point of excellence,” he added.
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