The World Cup starts today with millions watching the competition. Yet there's something else we share, whether we chose it or not: the cost of corruption. This game is yours to play too. Corruption is not inevitable www.transparency.org/en/

One in five people in Sub-Saharan Africa face corruption when interacting with public services. We helped four communities fight back against land corruption. And win. Read their stories ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/blog/ille...

Fighting climate change means fighting corruption. Fighting climate change means fighting corruption. Fighting climate change means fighting corruption. Fighting climate change means fighting corruption. Fighting climate change means fighting corruption. #WorldEnvironmentDay

A high score in the #CPI2025 doesn’t mean a country is free from corruption. Some of the top-ranked countries still let dirty money flow through their financial systems, making it easier for corruption to spread across borders. Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3ie

The UK government has just announced a delay to the Illicit Finance Summit. Together with other civil society organisations, we are calling for the delay to be used to deliver a more ambitious & credible push against dirty money. Full statement: www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/uk-illi...

Land corruption often hits marginalised communities the hardest. For more than a decade, we have been helping people understand their rights and seek justice. Four stories, four wins against corruption, in our latest blog post ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/blog/ille...

Corruption doesn’t stop in times of crisis – it adapts. As conflict, instability and humanitarian needs intensify in Palestine and across MENA, illicit financial flows quietly drain resources from the people who need them most. www.transparency.org/en/blog/pale...

In the Middle East and North Africa, corruption and illicit financial flows continue to undermine governance, economic growth and social equity – with systems meant to detect and investigate them often falling short. Read our latest findings ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/publicati...

Democratic oversight shouldn't depend on luck. In Germany, in a straw man political donation case, that is exactly what happened. 🧵⬇️

To celebrate #WorldBookDay, we asked our colleagues to recommend books about corruption. This curated list of 5 compelling titles includes a captivating novel, a Pulitzer Prize winner, two journalistic investigations and a financial thriller.

How are countries’ scores calculated for the #CPI2025? What does it mean if my country’s score has gone up or down? What kind of corruption does the CPI measure? All answers here: www.transparency.org/en/news/how-...

Fossil fuel dependence isn’t just a climate issue; it’s a geopolitical risk. From energy shocks to conflict, the costs are rising. COP31 must break free from industry influence and restore trust. Our analysis www.transparency.org/en/blog/cop3...

Anonymous shell companies, hidden wealth, corrupt officials. The #PanamaPapers exposed it all. A decade later, how much has actually changed? Read our analysis here: ⬇️

🎥 10 years ago, the Panama Papers exposed corruption to the world. It uncovered billions of suspect funds moving through the global economy and how corrupt elites were hiding their stolen wealth. Since then, progress has been made but the flow of dirty money remains. 🔗Full link in comments ⤵️

10 years after the #PanamaPapers, the offshore secrecy system is still standing. Progress exists, but so do the loopholes. We have assessed what has changed and what hasn’t. Read more ⬇️

[email protected] investigates. Transparency International advocates. That’s the power of our groundbreaking Global Anti-Corruption Consortium. Our new video shows how we turn OCCRP’s reporting into real-world action. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/H5TH85_Zgmk?...

🔴 The #CPI2025 reveals that a lack of global leadership is hurting the fight against corruption. When powerful countries stop enforcing the rules or silence civic groups, it signals that corruption is tolerated. Check our analysis ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025

Sarkozy is back in court to appeal his conviction for alleged breaches of election finance rules during his 2007 presidential campaign. This is a test of how well courts can hold the powerful accountable. Learn what it means for France and beyond ⬇️

What does Sarkozy’s corruption appeal mean for cleaning up European politics? Our colleague Flora Cresswell, Regional Advisor for Western Europe, writes today for @euobs about the upcoming trial. ⬇️ euobserver.com/206602/what-...

A huge thank you to @proton.me & the Proton community for supporting Transparency International through the Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser. Your support enables us to continue working towards a world free of corruption. proton.me/blog/2025-li...

Corruption is a major risk for business. The #CPI2025 shows weakening checks & balances and growing public frustration. Companies that embed integrity in decision-making & collaborate beyond their own walls will be far better prepared for what’s ahead.

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 (EU) Top 5 Countries Denmark Finland Sweden Luxembourg Netherlands Bottom 5 Countries Hungary Bulgaria Romania Croatia Slovakia Full results: anticorru.pt/3h6 #CPI2025

Democracies that once did well in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 are now slipping. Anti-corruption safeguards in countries like the U.S., United Kingdom and France are weakening fast. Read more ⬇️ #CPI2025 www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025

The CPI analyses 182 countries and territories on their perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. How do we do it? Watch the video. #CPI2025 youtu.be/9JoNjIfbPV0

The #CPI2025 reveals that a lack of global leadership is hurting the fight against corruption. When powerful countries stop enforcing the rules or silence civic groups, it signals that corruption is tolerated. Check our analysis ⬇️

Since 2012, 150 journalists have been killed for reporting on corruption outside of war zones. Almost all of them died in countries with high levels of corruption. Check out the full #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gK

🔴 Global corruption is worsening. The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 global average is at its worst in more than a decade, threatening trust and democratic stability. Full results here ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025

"At a time of climate crisis, instability and polarisation, the world needs accountable leaders and independent institutions to protect the public interest more than ever" - @mairamartini.bsky.social, CEO of @anticorruption. Check out the #CPI2025 results here: anticorru.pt/3gD

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 - Regional average scores ➡️ Americas: 42/100 ➡️ Asia Pacific: 45 ➡️ Eastern Europe & Central Asia: 34 ➡️ Middle East & North Africa: 39 ➡️ Sub-Saharan Africa: 32 ➡️ Western Europe & EU: 64 Full results: anticorru.pt/3gD #CPI2025

The #CPI2025 shows a clear gap between democracies & authoritarian regimes. Full democracies score 71 out of 100 on average, while authoritarian states score just 32. This underlines the importance of independent institutions. ➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD

States are increasingly restricting freedoms of expression, association and assembly. In the #CPI2025, 36 of the 50 countries with significant score declines since 2012 have also seen reduced civic space. Learn more. ⬇️

🔵 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 is out! We analysed 182 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! ⬇️ #CPI2025

Out tomorrow: We scored 182 countries on their perceived level of corruption in the public sector. How will your country measure up? #CPI2025

Which countries will top the list? Which will be at the bottom? Stay tuned for our Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 results! #CPI2025

🔵 COMING SOON: The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 will be published on 10 February. How will your country measure up? #CPI2025

The UN Convention Against Corruption adopted a resolution last December setting global standards for transparency and accountability in political finance. Citizens must know who funds political campaigns. We are proud to support this work with IFES, @internationalidea.bsky.social & others. ⬇️

Save the date! Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 comes out on 10 February. Don’t miss out! #CPI2025

⏰ 1 month left to submit your workshop proposals for #IACC2026! Share your ideas, showcase solutions, and help shape the agenda. ➡️Don’t miss out, submit now: iaccseries.org/dominican-re... @anticorruption.bsky.social @uncaccoalition.bsky.social @openownership.bsky.social

Transparency International welcomes the conviction in Germany on the #AzerbaijaniLaundromat corruption scandal ⬇️ 🧵

In an interconnected world, we need multilateral co-operation to protect the public interest and tackle shared problems, including the fight against corruption. 🧵 ⬇️

Looking back on the first year of the Trump administration. Gary Kalman, Director of @transparencyusa.bsky.social, reflects on corruption risks in the United States — from sanctions & anti-money-laundering measures to beneficial ownership — and their global impact. Read here ⬇️

Looking back on the first year of the Trump administration, Gary Kalman, Director of @transparencyusa.bsky.social, reflects on corruption risks in the United States — from sanctions & anti-money-laundering measures to beneficial ownership — and their global impact. ⬇️

In the wake of the United States’ shocking military intervention in Venezuela, Transparency International is calling for restoring democracy to be prioritised, to protect the rights of Venezuelans and address the country’s entrenched corruption crisis. 🔗 anticorru.pt/3gh

Last year, after our intervention, the UN dropped a planned US$30,000 fee for climate-related complaints. This win meant that communities facing the worst of the climate crisis could raise their voices without financial obstacles. Learn more ⬇️

Sexual corruption is gendered violence that undermines public services. That is because the threat of sexual corruption can be a barrier to women and marginalised groups accessing essential public services such as education and healthcare. Read more ⤵️

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#CoSP11: 🎉 Last week, countries adopted a resolution that sets minimum standards for political finance transparency. This is the first time this has happened since the UN Convention against Corruption entered into force 20 years ago. 🔗 Read our experts’ analysis here: anticorru.pt/3g9

🎉 🥳 #UNCAC #CoSP11 adopted resolution on political finance transparency, making it the first-ever set of principles agreed at UN-level to promote accountability in funding of political parties and campaigns. Congrats, Norway, Albania, Ghana, Mongolia @anticorruption.bsky.social @ifes.bsky.social!

Public debt is the public's debt. A new report by Transparency International, NDI and @opengovpartnership.org explores the rise of confidentiality clauses in sovereign debt contracts and their impact on transparency and accountability. 🔗 Read it here: anticorru.pt/3g3

#CoSP11: Political finance systems can be easily abused, with loopholes that allow money to disrupt democracy. Governments must act now to restore trust in institutions and to protect democracy from hidden influence. 🔗 Read more: anticorru.pt/3fV