Corruption increased in the past year in CEE, study
COVID-19 pandemic is worsening matters, Transparency said
16 June, 13:48"The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening matters. In some countries, politicians use the crisis as an excuse to undermine democracy, while others see it as a chance to make a profit," the study reads. "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," Transparency International said.
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