EU enlargement must prioritise fighting corruption
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Corruption in candidate countries threatens those societies and the entire European Union.
News about Political integrity
Will the EU act decisively and raise its anti-corruption standards?
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The European Parliament and Council are expected to enter negotiations on the final version of the new Directive on combatting corruption later this year.
Time to pick up the pace in the fight against corruption to safeguard democracy
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With the gathering of world leaders for the 10th UNCAC Conference of States Parties, there’s no better time to take decisive action to stop corruption in its tracks.
CPI 2021: Trouble at the top
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The 2021 CPI shows that top-scoring countries’ complacency has been detrimental not only to global anti-corruption efforts but also to their own affairs.
People see low political integrity throughout the European Union
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Transparency International's new analysis examines the extent to which EU citizens think decision-makers exercise their power for the common good.
Global Corruption Barometer EU: People worried about unchecked abuses of power
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New EU survey reveals almost a third of people think corruption is getting worse in their country. A further 44% think it’s not getting any better.
Powerful player, smaller bill: Risks of corruption in governments’ tax policies
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There is risk of corruption in the process of designing and granting tax incentives, driven by powerful interest groups.
Regulate online political ads for greater political integrity
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Online political advertising has revolutionised politics in recent years but to realise its full potential, we must first address the transparency and accountability risks it…
CPI 2019 Global Highlights
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How corruption impacts political integrity
Building political integrity to stamp out corruption: Three steps to cleaner politics
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Political integrity means exercising political power consistently in the public interest. However, defining exactly what constitutes the public interest is both difficult and…
Will rampant corruption spark an Arab Autumn?
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A common factor has underpinned mass protests in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon over the past two months: outrage over corruption and financial mismanagement by governments.
Fighting corruption in the age of “fake news”
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"Fake news" has become a major threat to public trust in democracy and news media outlets over the past years. The fight against corruption is also affected.
Right to information: a tool for people power
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Globally, approximately 120 countries have right to information laws. In some countries, these laws are top notch, but in others, the laws either don’t exist or need significant…
