# Report launch: How corrupt is Europe? URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/press/20120521-report-launch-how-corrupt-is-europe Type: Press release Published: 2012-05-21 Updated: 2020-04-07 --- 21 May 2012 ***Brussels/Berlin, 21 May 2012 –*** One year ago the European Commission unveiled its anti-corruption policy, but that hasn’t stopped corruption scandals from erupting across Europe. Past leaders are on trial in France and Italy, have resigned in Germany and governments have fallen in Latvia, Slovakia, and Romania. To look behind the scandals and public anger, Transparency International will publish an assessment of the causes of corruption in 25 European countries on 6 June. The first study of its kind in Europe, Transparency International’s report covers more than 300 national institutions, including political parties, parliaments, judiciaries and private sectors. It contains new information on the countries most vulnerable to corruption, the institutions most and least effective in preventing corruption, and how corruption risks can be addressed. **Report launch:** **Wednesday 6 June, 2012 09.00 – 09.30 CET** European Parliament, PHS building, room: P1CO51 Brussels, Belgium **with** Dennis de Jong, Member of the European Parliament Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International Stefano Manservisi, Director-General, DG Home Affairs **followed by a roundtable discussion with Transparency International national experts and activists working on the ground in Greece, Hungary, Portugal and the United Kingdom.** All speakers will be available for interviews immediately after the press conference and after the roundtable discussion. Press packs will be available at [www.transparency.org](http://www.transparency.org)on the launch day 6 June, 2012 in English and French. ### Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Download the full launch programme **[here](http://www.transparency.org/files/content/event/ENIS_Launch_Programme.pdf)**. **For any press enquiries please contact** **Brussels: Jana Mittermaier** Head of Liaison Office to the EU \+ 32 (0) 2 23 58 621 brussels@transparency.org **Berlin: Thomas Coombes** Senior Communications Officer +49 (0)30 343820 666 press@transparency.org