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GRECO: 5th Round Evaluation Report on San Marino 
15 January 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On 2 December 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on San Marino. GRECO evaluated the effectiveness of the framework in place in San Marino to prevent corruption among persons with top executive functions ("PTEFs", i.e. members of the Congress of State, Heads … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
High-Risk Areas of Corruption in the EU: In-Depth Report Highlights Six Vulnerable Sectors 
7 January 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2024
A comprehensive report released in November 2024 and commissioned by the European Commission has mapped and analyzed high-risk areas of corruption in the European Union. The study will feed the EU strategy against corruption, which is prepared by the Commission and will set out actions … Read more
EU Corruption
GRECO: New President and Vice-President 
6 January 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
At its 98th Plenary Meeting (held in Strasbourg from 18 to 22 November 2024), the representatives of the 48 GRECO member states elected David Meyer from the United Kingdom as new President. He succeeds Marin Mrčela, Justice of the Supreme Court of the … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Switzerland 
3 January 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On 25 November 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Switzerland. The report assessed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Switzerland to prevent corruption among persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and members of the law enforcement authorities.According to … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO's President Statement to Mark International Anti-Corruption Day 
23 December 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2024
On occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, held every year on 9 December, the President of GRECO, Marin Mrčela, emphasised the connection between the protection of democracy and anti-corruption efforts. He stated: “Against the risk of democratic backsliding, it is crucial that governments prove … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Monaco 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
In its 5th round evaluation report on Monaco, published on 24 July 2024, GRECO sees room for improvements with regard to transparency and integrity of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and the police. This includes that some transparency and integrity rules should be … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Georgia 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 9 July 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Georgia, in which the country is urged to take determined measures to prevent corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs) and law enforcement officials.GRECO stated that Georgia has … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Andorra 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 3 July 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Andorra. GRECO acknowledged progress in enhancing transparency, but called for enhanced efforts especially for the prevention of corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs). GRECO noted, among other things, … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO Celebrates 25th Anniversary 
22 November 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 20 June 2024, GRECO officially celebrated its 25th anniversary during its plenary meeting in Strasbourg. Speakers highlighted that GRECO has been an important driving force in countering corruption in its member states since its establishment in 1999. Today, GRECO includes the 46 Council of … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Eurobarometer: Citizens and Businesses Remain Concerned over Corruption 
17 October 2024 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 24 July 2024, in parallel to its 2024 Rule of Law Report (→ related link), the Commission released the results of two Eurobarometer surveys on the perception of corruption in the EU:Special Eurobarometer 548 - Citizens’ attitudes towards corruption in the EU (2024); … Read more
EU Corruption
GRECO Concerned About Corruption Situation in Slovakia 
15 October 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
After a high-level visit to Slovakia on 26 September 2024, GRECO voiced concerns over the lack of process in the country’s fight against corruption. GRECO stated that Slovakia has largely not complied with GRECO’s recommendations from the 5th evaluation round addressing the prevention of corruption … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Italy 
26 September 2024
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2024
On 28 August 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Italy. The report addressed the effectiveness of the framework in place in Italy as regards the prevention of corruption among persons with top executive functions (PTEFs), and corruption prevention in law enforcement … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on Armenia 
18 September 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 18 April 2024, GRECO published its 5th round evaluation report on Armenia.The country has been a member of GRECO since 2004. It has been subject to four evaluation rounds with 75% of GRECO recommendations implemented in the joint first and second evaluation … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on the Republic of Moldova 
17 September 2024
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 4 March 2024, GRECO presented its 5th round evaluation report on the Republic of Moldova. The country has been a member of GRECO since 2001 and undergone four evaluation rounds.93% of recommendations were implemented in the first evaluation round, 67% in the … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
GRECO: Fifth Round Evaluation Report on the Czech Republic 
17 September 2024 (updated 1 year, 11 months ago)
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri in Issue 1/2024
On 4 March 2024, GRECO presented its 5th round evaluation report on the Czech Republic. The country has been a member of GRECO since 2002, with a good track record in implementing GRECO recommendations: 89% of the first evaluation round have been fully implemented, … Read more
Council of Europe Corruption
Spotlight New Ethics Body Set Up to Develop Common Ethics Culture in EU Institutions 
15 July 2024 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2024
On 15 May 2024, eight EU institutions signed an agreement that sets up an EU ethics body. The agreement is designed to foster cooperation on ethical standards for the members of the parties to the agreement and to develop a common culture of integrity and ethics for the European Union’s institutions. It is also seen as a step to avoid corruption scandals, such as Qatargate. Read more
EU Corruption