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A report on causes and trends of corruption risk in Europe-41
The European Union (EU) has long been lauded as a champion in public integrity. However, corruption in Europe remains a persistent challenge. This report presents an evidence-based assessment of corruption trends across EU Member States (EUMS), accession candidates (EUCC), and neighboring countries (EUN), identifying key risks and proposing targeted policy interventions. KEY FINDINGS Defining corruption…
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Europe: Guarding Integrity with Data-Driven Action Against Corruption
Against a backdrop of rising global tensions, Europe’s leadership in fighting corruption and defending democracy and public trust is more important than ever. As negotiations on a new anti-corruption directive progress, the European Union is stepping up with concrete actions—leveraging legal reforms and digital innovation to reinforce the rule of law and institutional integrity. Yet…
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Why money alone won’t cure corruption in healthcare
This is post from LSE European Politics and Policy blog Corruption in healthcare is an enduring problem in many countries across Europe. Iva Parvanova argues that while investing in institutional reforms can achieve results, even well-designed policies will fall short if they fail to address the social norms that sustain corrupt practices. Corruption – the…
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Clean at Home, Dirty Abroad? Europe’s Anti-Corruption Agenda Faces a Foreign Policy Test
Adina Dudau & Alvise Favotto, University of Glasgow As the European Union negotiates its ambitious Anti-Corruption Directive, it is taking a major step toward aligning Member States under a common framework to combat corruption. The directive’s focus on harmonising definitions, expanding corporate criminal liability, and creating dedicated anti-corruption bodies signals a serious commitment to clean…