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Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 and the European Financial Crisis

6 December 2012 in Europe and Central Asia, Measurement and Research

Europe’s rankings in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 are as diverse as the region itself. Clearly the perceived level of corruption in Greece (94th, the lowest EU state) is entirely different from that of Denmark and Finland, tied with New Zealand in first place. However, the old adage that corruption only occurs in the countries […]

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2012: Life at the top

29 November 2012 in Accountability, Europe and Central Asia, Politics and government

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2012, coming out on Wednesday, once again ranks the Nordic countries among the “most clean” when it comes to public sector corruption. As discussed in a previous post, such good results stem from political will, open government and robust legislation and mechanisms for holding politicians and civil servants to account. […]

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On the frontline against corruption in Europe

20 September 2012 in Europe and Central Asia, European Union, Politics and government

Last Friday, Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of the global Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin, was visiting Brussels for an interview in the Euronews show “On the Frontline” (OTFL) for a special edition titled “Is there a corruption crisis in Europe?” which aired yesterday. The discussions around this show started already back in August when OTFL […]

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Greece: corruption and the crisis

6 June 2012 in Europe and Central Asia, European Union, Financial Markets, Measurement and Research, Politics and government, Private sector

Last month, Greeks went to the polls after two years of ceaseless crisis. After a vote that showed their frustration with the old regime and their desire for change, the question now should be how to tackle the rampant corruption that has driven a wedge between a people and their leaders. One answer is transparency. […]

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Corruption on the rise in Europe

16 February 2012 in Europe and Central Asia, European Union, Measurement and Research, Politics and government

A public opinion survey finds that corruption is a major problem across the European Union. The survey was published today by the European Commission. Two – thirds of Europeans believe corruption is a major problem in their country. Corruption continues to be one of the most important challenges facing Europe, harming the integrity of the […]

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2011: Little to Celebrate

30 November 2011 in Europe and Central Asia, Measurement and Research

The 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index shows levels of perceived public sector corruption in the countries of Europe and Central Asia cover the gamut of highly corrupt to very clean. Anne Koch, Transparency International’s Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia discusses the results. The 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index provides little cause for celebration in Europe […]

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