During Viktor Orbán's tenure as Hungary's leader, two close associates have experienced a significant surge in their wealth. Lőrinc Mészáros, once a gas fitter, saw a remarkable change in his fortunes ...

COP29 risks being hijacked by fossil fuel interests. This report exposes corruption and undue influence, calling for urgent reforms to protect climate… ...

Berlin, 11 February 2025 - Global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with efforts to reduce them faltering, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by ...

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. Leaders must act to tackle abuses ...

Trillions of dollars are spent each year buying goods and services for public projects. From schools and hospitals, to power plants and dams, this means big budgets and complex plans. It also means ...

Across the globe, one in every five people has paid a bribe to access land services. Externally hosted content may include ads. These aren't endorsed by or reflect Transparency International's views.

The 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index looks at perceptions of public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, and is a composite index that draws on 14 expert opinion surveys. It scores ...

A government launching a competitive tender, a company setting up operations abroad, a politician raising funds to campaign for office – these are just a few of the areas where corruption can breed.

Here you can find Transparency International's joint statements, consultation responses and written submissions to policymakers and regulators that set out our evidence-based recommendations to ...

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