# Home URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/ Type: Home Published: 2019-10-14 Updated: 2026-09-23 --- ![Editorial collage about the rule of law and anti-corruption. A large blindfolded Lady Justice holding scales is the central image. Transparency International](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/RoL-web-feature-Sep-2026.png?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=2000&h=1200) Featured # Anti-corruption gaps are leaving democracy in Europe exposed Too many European countries are failing to effectively implement and enforce their anti-corruption laws, while several are rapidly backsliding [Read more](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) ## We have one vision, a world free of corruption Our global movement works in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption by promoting transparency, accountability and integrity. ## [What is corruption?](https://www.transparency.org/en/what-is-corruption) We define corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. ## [Research](https://www.transparency.org/en/research) To end corruption we must first understand it. That’s why we look at what causes corruption and what works against it. ## [Advocacy](https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy) To end corruption, we advocate for power to be held accountable. Everywhere. ## Spotlight - [Press](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/us-returns-to-the-gambia-corruption-compensation-payout) 22 September 2026 ### [US returns $2.5 million to The Gambia from confiscated assets](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/us-returns-to-the-gambia-corruption-compensation-payout) - [Blog](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/crypto-money-laundering-sanctions-evasion-russia) 18 September 2026 ### [Crypto is just one channel: how Russia launders corrupt wealth past sanctions](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/crypto-money-laundering-sanctions-evasion-russia) Decades of corruption built part of Russia's wealth. Cryptocurrency now shields that wealth from sanctions and enables money laundering. - [News](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) 15 September 2026 ### [Anti-corruption gaps are leaving democracy in Europe exposed](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) Too many European countries are failing to effectively implement and enforce their anti-corruption laws, while several are rapidly backsliding. - [News](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cop30-formal-delegations-informal-access) 14 September 2026 ### [COP Talks: Formal Delegations, Informal Access](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cop30-formal-delegations-informal-access) Our analysis of EU delegations found 63 fossil fuel-linked representatives accredited through nine EU Member States at COP30, raising concerns over transparency and influence in… - [News](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/financial-intelligence-units-powerful-tools-against-corruption) 24 June 2026 ### [Financial intelligence units: Powerful tools against corruption if governments let them work](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/financial-intelligence-units-powerful-tools-against-corruption) Financial intelligence units can help expose corrupt money flows – but only if governments give them the powers, access and independence to do the job. - [Blog](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/whistleblower-protection-law-retaliation) 22 June 2026 ### [Whistleblower protection in 2026: the gap between law and reality](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/whistleblower-protection-law-retaliation) Despite laws protecting whistleblowers in around 150 countries, many people who expose corruption still face retaliation. We explore why. - [News](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/panama-papers-10-years) 02 April 2026 ### [Panama Papers: 10 years on, the promises and the failures](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/panama-papers-10-years) The Panama Papers exposed financial secrecy and corruption worldwide. A decade later, Transparency International assesses what has changed and what hasn't. - [News](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cpi-2025-findings-insights-corruption) 10 February 2026 ### [CPI 2025: Findings and insights](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cpi-2025-findings-insights-corruption) As corruption worsens globally, a decline in bold, accountable leadership is undermining reform. - ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/impact-homepage.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) ## What we have done so far 400,000 People supported to report corruption worldwide through our Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs). 140 Countries signed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) that we helped establish. 8,000+ Companies worldwide committed to stop corruption as a result of our corporate sustainability initiative. 150+ World leaders listened to our call and included corruption in Sustainable Development Goal 16. [See our full impact](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-impact)