US EditionTransparency International warns of rising corruption in democracies as U.S. posts weakest score yet
The global average corruption score hit its lowest in over a decade with 122 of 182 countries scoring below 50, Transparency International warns of weakening governance.
- Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows most countries failing to curb public-sector corruption, with the global average falling to its lowest level in more than a decade.
- The report warns that established democracies are increasingly affected, citing declining or stagnating scores in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and others.
- The United States posted its weakest score yet under the current methodology, continuing a decade-long decline that the group attributes to a deteriorating political climate.
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Transparency International is seeing corruption rise globally, according to the NGO's annual ranking. The Netherlands remains in eighth place among the top ten least corrupt countries.
Survey says democracies’ anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the U.S.
Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption worldwide. It raised concern about developments in the United States and the impact elsewhere of U.S. funding cuts.
SA once again fails to shift perceptions of corruption - report
A new report has revealed that South Africa has once again failed to shift perceptions of corruption, further highlighting weak political will and eroding public trust. Anti-corruption movement Transparency International (TI) released its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) on Tuesday, highlighting worsening corruption and a decline in global leadership. Grim picture The picture in South Africa is equally grim, with little to no progress ove…
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