EU Worried About Unchecked Abuses of Power
From Transparency International
Countries in the European Union (EU) are known for being wealthy, stable and democratic. However, this clean image is undermined by issues ranging from regional inequality and erosion of the rule of law to corruption problems.
Transparency International’s (TI) new Global Corruption Barometer – EU 2021 is one of the largest, most detailed surveys of people’s views and experiences of corruption across the bloc.
TI surveyed over 40,000 people in all 27 EU countries. The results reveal that almost a third of people think corruption is getting worse in their country. A further 44 per cent think it’s not getting any better.
Whether it’s perceptions of government corruption and impunity for wrongdoing, or the use of personal connections when accessing public services, the results challenge the EU’s image as a place of integrity. They also call for immediate and coordinated action against a growing problem.
Data Collected by Transparency International
Corruption on the rise, by country
Percentage of people who think corruption increased in the previous 12 months
Government controlled by private interests, by country
Percentage of people who agree that the government is run by a few big interests looking out for themselves
Corruption by Institution
Percentage of people who think most or all people in the following institutions are corrupt
Sextortion Rates by Country
Percentage of people who have experienced sextortion or know someone who has