Menu12/31/19: There was some good news recently for US efforts in the global war on corruption. The Brussels Times carried an article covering a recent survey showing that that a majority of companies in Europe continue to feel that corruption remains widespread...
The survey highlights differences in percentage among member states but a common thread is conflict of interest. “Favouring family and friends in business is considered to be the most widespread corrupt practice. As regards connections with politics, 78 % of all companies agree that too close links between business and government in their country lead to corruption.” The article is short but gives quick insight into perceptions in the EU...
