Greece: Criminal justice system inadequate to counter corruption
Following heavy criticism against Greece from the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for having downgraded and softened its anti-corruption legislation, GRECO published a report today concluding that the Greek government has to some extent re-introduced more appropriate sanctions in this respect. More...What role of prosecutors in the fight against corruption?
At its plenary meeting in Paris on 21-22 November 2019, the CCPE adopted its Opinion No. 14 on the role of prosecutors in fighting corruption and related economic and financial crime which takes into account existing standards and instruments of the Council of Europe and other international organisations. More...GRECO president: “Politicians should lead by example, without ifs or buts”
To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, held every year on 9 December, Marin Mrčela, president of the Group of States against Corruption of the Council of Europe (GRECO), said:“In too many countries we are witnessing corruption or unethical behaviours by the very persons who are in charge of our public institutions. This lowers trust in and the respect for such institutions which, in turn, erodes democracy and the rule of law.” More...
The integrity road: fighting corruption in infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Corruption can derail us from going places – both in transport infrastructure and socio-economic development. Infrastructure is key to facilitating trade, but also to better health care and education, water supply systems, and waste treatment facilities. More...
Celebrating the unsung heroes of integrity and anti-corruption: government officials
Today is anti-corruption day and as every year we hear a fair share of bad news. Corruption is everywhere and much more action is needed. That we know. But for a change, today let’s celebrate. More...
Corruption, favoritisme, détournement… comment les prévenir dans la gestion locale ?
Tout agent territorial est susceptible d’être un jour exposé à un risque de corruption. Quelles que soient ses missions, il peut se trouver en difficulté face à une invitation qui lui est faite ou parce qu’il participe à une décision impliquant un de ses proches ou encore parce qu’il doit conseiller un élu sur une décision sensible. Plus...
GRECO calls for an overall anticorruption strategy and effective implementation of laws in Spain
In an evaluation report published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) calls on Spain to develop a comprehensive anticorruption strategy, and to improve its legal framework to prevent corruption in top governmental functions and law enforcement agencies. More...
Lutte anticorruption : publication du référentiel français
Ces recommandations ont pour objectif l’élaboration d’un référentiel anticorruption français. Leur finalité est d’aider les personnes morales de droit public et de droit privé “à prévenir et à détecter les faits de corruption, de trafic d’influence, de concussion, de prise illégale d’intérêt, de détournement de fonds publics et de favoritisme”. Plus...
Le concours de polytechnique favorise-t-il «la reproduction sociale»?
Une enquête menée par un ancien élève et son professeur de l’époque souligne que le concours d’admission à l’Ecole polytechnique favorise «les grandes prépas et la reproduction sociale». L’«X» a répondu au Figaro. Plus...
