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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Feb 11

OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024

Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

The Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ranks 180 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 1d

Our experts are in Spain for the @opengovpartnership.org Global Summit.

They will be discussing what is needed to deliver the highest anti-corruption standards, covering topics from whistleblower protection to lobbying regulation.

If you're at the summit, don’t miss them! #OGPSummit #OGPSpain

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 8d

🔴 Civil society in Georgia is under threat.

The leader of Transparency International Georgia, our colleague Eka Gigauri, faces severe charges without basis, a sign of growing pressure on independent voices.

Check out our statement ⬇️

Transparency International faces escalating attacks in Georgia - Press

Transparency International condemns Georgia’s crackdown on civil society as its director faces 15 years in prison on politically motivated charges

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 13d

Our colleagues at TI France, along with Sherpa and Anticor, the other two civil parties in the case, welcome the historic judgment that punishes acts of exceptional gravity that have eroded citizens' trust in their representatives.

See their statement: transparency-france.org/2025/09/25/a...

Affaire du « financement libyen » : une condamnation de Nicolas Sarkozy historique et inédite - Transparency France International

Transparency International France, Sherpa, et Anticor saluent un jugement historique qui vient sanctionner des faits d‘une gravité exceptionnelle, altérant la confiance des citoyen‧nes envers ceux qui...

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 13d

Stronger political finance standards are essential to protect democracy from corruption. ⬇️

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 13d

🔴 Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, has received a five-year jail sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy. The case involves millions of euros in illegal funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, and exposes urgent gaps in political finance oversight. ⬇️

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 14d

Our colleague Brice Böhmer, Climate & Environment Lead at Transparency International, highlights that “when vital climate funds are lost to mismanagement and corruption, it puts lives at risk."

Our colleague @BohmerBrice, Climate & Environment Lead at Transparency International, highlights: “As our world heats we’re already seeing extreme weather impacts from floods to super-storms – countries need to be taking action now to adapt and mitigate to help keep communities safe. When vital climate funds are lost to mismanagement and corruption it puts lives at risk. The government of the Philippines must do more to ensure that money intended for climate action is used to protect its people."

Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 14d

Earlier this month, Greenpeace estimated that over USD 19 billion was illegally diverted from climate-related projects since 2023. Protesters are demanding that leaders ensure the return of misappropriated funds and act to hold those responsible to account.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 14d

Corruption weakens our capacity to address climate change. In the Philippines, public sector corruption remains high, with a score of only 33/100 on the #CPI2024. People in the Philippines are also extremely vulnerable to the climate crisis, with floods frequently causing fatalities.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 14d

Thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government corruption following allegations that the country lost billions of dollars to fake flood relief projects.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 20d

We welcome UNFCCC's new registration system reforms ahead of #COP30, promoting greater accountability and transparency for observers. However, its voluntary nature & focus on observers mean full accountability remains a challenge.

Transparency International Welcomes UN Climate Registration Updates,…

Transparency International Welcomes UN Climate Registration Updates, Calls for Further Reform

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 23d

From yachts and real estate to crypto accounts, knowing who really owns what is essential to uncovering corruption. While progress has been made in recent years, EU authorities still face major barriers to using this data effectively.

Our latest piece explains the roadblocks – and the fixes.⬇️

One click away? The barriers investigators face across the EU when…

How EU authorities can use asset and beneficial ownership data to investigate cross-border corruption, what works, what’s missing, and fixes

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 23d

Inclusive civic action in shaping decisions that affect people's daily lives is essential to tackling corruption.

This #DemocracyDay, read our new blog on the importance of amplifying women and marginalised voices to hold power to account.

Amplifying women's voices in the fight against corruption - Blog

Why does inclusion matter for tackling corruption? Explore how women's civic participation can help reaffirm transparency and accountability.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 26d

From luxury villas to mega yachts, high-value assets remain a go-to method for corrupt actors to hide wealth in the EU. New AML rules promise transparency, but implementation is key. Our analysis of 9 EU countries shows where gaps remain.

Learn more ➡️

From real estate to yachts: What do we know about assets across the…

Discover how luxury assets like real estate and yachts are hidden through beneficial ownership structures in the EU. Our analysis of nine countries…

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 27d

This week, we wrote to national delegations attending #COP30, urging them to adopt a new integrity pledge designed to limit fossil fuel influence on climate talks.

Read more: anticorru.pt/3ei

Image quote: “For too long fossil fuel lobbyists have been able to derail the ambitious climate action the world needs. We’re calling on governments to adopt this new integrity pledge to prove they represent the public interest, not polluters. Brazil, as host, has a unique opportunity to lead by example and help set a new global standard for accountability in climate diplomacy.” - Brice Böhmer, Climate and Environment Lead at Transparency International

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 8

Transparency and fairness flourish when people can safely raise their voice. That’s why we’re calling on governments, companies and civil society to do more to protect whistleblowers.
➡️ Read more: www.transparency.org/en/blog/from...

From policy to practice: Building whistleblower systems that work. Transparency International.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 4

#EUSEE Alerts: Civil society continues to face challenges in space and freedom.

➡️ Here's an overview of the country alerts and emerging trends from July 2025: eusee.hivos.org/alerts

EU SEE Alerts, July 2025. 2 improvement alerts, 3 opportunity alerts, 8 context to watch alerts, 7 early warning alerts, 18 deterioration alerts, 0 crisis alerts.

EU SEE project. July 2025 alerts. Changes in the enabling environment for civil society. Explore the map.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 3

Corruption harms both markets and companies, leading to higher costs and damage to reputation. Strong integrity boosts innovation, efficiency, and growth — even for small businesses.

🔗 Learn more in our latest #HelpdeskAnswer, developed with @u4acrc.bsky.social: anticorru.pt/3dV

Anti-Corruption Helpdesk. The relationship between business integrity and commercial success. Transparency International.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 2

Don´t forget:

Whistleblowers should be PROTECTED not persecuted.
Whistleblowers should be PROTECTED not persecuted.
Whistleblowers should be PROTECTED not persecuted.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 1

Prosecutors hold significant discretionary power, but without proper checks, this can open doors to bribery, favoritism, and undue influence, risking the integrity of justice. What can be done to combat this?

🔗 Learn more in this #HelpdeskAnswer: anticorru.pt/3dS

Anti-Corruption Helpdesk. Integrity in Prosecution: assessing and mitigating corruption risks. Transparency International.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Aug 28

The #EUSEE project has launched its first batch of Country Focus Reports. These evidence-based reports analyse the enabling environment for civil society, focusing on understanding local realities and supporting context-driven advocacy.

➡️ Learn more: eusee.hivos.org/launching-co...

European Union System for an Enabling Environment for civil society (EU SEE). Launching Country Focus Reports for an enabling environment for civil society. Learn more.

Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Aug 3

A $647M UN project promised 100,000 homes in Kenya. Six years later, not a single home stands. By @moniango.bsky.social

➡️ Supported by @iaccseries.bsky.social #J4T
🔗 Read the story: anticorru.pt/3dF

A detailed scale model of Habitat Heights, an 8,888-unit housing project launched under a UN-backed initiative.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jul 30

Great news! 🔵 Former German Bundestag member Eduard Lintner has been convicted in the #AzerbaijaniLaundromat case.

We welcome this historic step in holding a European politician accountable for their role in this massive corruption scheme.

Our statement here: anticorru.pt/3dB

Maíra Martini, CEO of Transparency International, said: “Today’s verdict shows that justice is possible, even in complex transnational corruption cases. Authorities in other countries linked to the Azerbaijani Laundromat scheme should follow Germany’s example and take action to ensure that those who took bribes and helped whitewash repression do not escape scrutiny.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jul 24

We stand with our colleagues across the region and support calls for an immediate ceasefire, the opening of all land crossings, and the free and safe flow of humanitarian aid through UN-led mechanisms. We are also appealing for the urgent release of all remaining hostages.

Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jul 24

As a global movement committed to fighting for a world without corruption, we believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and to live safely and freely in their country.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jul 24

We have colleagues at AMAN-Transparency Palestine (Transparency International Palestine) who remain in Gaza with their families and are experiencing chronic hunger and dehydration, in unimaginably dire conditions.

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