Anticorruption efforts declining in democracies around the world: Watchdog
Summary
A report by Transparency International highlights increasing corruption in democracies worldwide. The United States saw its corruption score drop to its lowest in over a decade, with concerns over weakened institutions and enforcement of anticorruption laws. Other nations, such as Ukraine, are also struggling, but some countries have shown improvements.Key Facts
- Transparency International released the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
- The global average score is 42 out of 100, the lowest in more than a decade.
- The United States' score dropped from 65 in 2024 to 64.
- President Trump’s actions have raised concerns about weakened judicial independence.
- The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement weakened, signaling tolerance for corruption.
- 122 out of 180 countries scored less than 50 in the index.
- Denmark scored the highest with 89, while South Sudan and Somalia scored the lowest with 9.
- Despite challenges, 31 countries have improved, including Estonia, the Seychelles, and South Korea.
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