Corruption seen as pervasive in crisis-hit EU states

In the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 from Transparency International issued on the 5 December 2012, Denmark, Finland and New Zealand tie for first place with scores of 90, helped by strong access to information systems and rules governing the behaviour of those in public positions.

Underperformers in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 also include the Eurozone countries most affected by the financial and economic crisis. Transparency International has consistently warned Europe to address corruption risks in the public sector to tackle the financial crisis, calling for strengthened efforts to corruption-proof public institutions.

Transparency Index: Corruption Perceptions Index http://www.transparency.org/research/cpi/overview

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