Trump administration withdraws US from Greco anti-corruption monitoring body
Summary
The Trump administration has decided to leave Greco, a Council of Europe group that monitors corruption. The U.S. government said paying to be part of Greco no longer benefits national security and plans to focus on other ways to fight corruption.Key Facts
- The U.S. officially notified Greco of its withdrawal on a Monday.
- Greco is a group of 48 countries that check if members follow anti-corruption rules.
- The U.S. has been a member since 2000 and is one of only two non-European members.
- The decision followed a review saying membership does not provide clear benefits for U.S. security.
- U.S. officials want to use visa limits, sanctions, and support for foreign corruption investigations instead.
- Greco cannot fine countries; it relies on peer reviews and recommendations.
- In a recent report, Greco praised U.S. laws but noted the U.S. lacks a full anti-corruption strategy for the executive branch.
- The Council of Europe called the U.S. a valuable contributor and hopes for future cooperation.
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