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Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Decline in leadership undermining global fight against corruption

At a time of massive Gen Z–led protests against corruption and a dangerous disregard for international norms by some governments, the 31st edition of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a concerning picture of long-term decline in leadership to tackle corruption, alongside limited signs of progress

Berlin, 10 February 2026 – Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to Transparency International’s…

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