Countdown to new EU beneficial ownership rules: Testing progress on legitimate interest access
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Transparency International tried to access beneficial ownership data in 14 countries – see what our experiment reveals.
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Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Lithuania has a score of 65 this year, with a change of 2 since last year, meaning it ranks 28 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Lithuania in CPI 2024 for Western Europe & EU: Leaders’ hollow efforts cause worsening corruption levels
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
22%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
17%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - European Union
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Transparency International tried to access beneficial ownership data in 14 countries – see what our experiment reveals.
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From yachts and real estate to crypto accounts, knowing who really owns what is essential to uncovering corruption.
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New EU rules aim to help countries close transparency gaps, but targeted measures are still needed to prevent corrupt actors from owning assets anonymously.
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In fragile times, Europe's ability to combat corruption is falling short, hindering the bloc’s response to challenges that range from the climate crisis to fraying rule of law and…
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Law enforcement authorities across the EU face persistent legal, technical and coordination challenges that hinder effective cross-border corruption investigations.
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This publication shares findings in emergency response funding from the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for future responses.
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This publication sets out key facts, figures and achievements from the integrity pacts in the EU between 2016 and 2021.