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Hungary ranks as the most corrupt EU country for third consecutive year
For the third year running, Hungary has found itself at the bottom of Transparency International's global corruption index among EU member states.
This year, the country scored 41 points on a scale of 0 to 100, which is a decline from previous years. Hungary's corruption ratings have been decreasing steadily since 2007 when it ranked significantly higher.
Global Context
Transparency International assessed a total of 180 countries, revealing that two-thirds of nations earned scores below 50. While Hungary's ranking is concerning, it is noteworthy that there are other countries below it on the list, including South Africa, Kazakhstan, and Trinidad and Tobago. On the opposite end, the most transparent countries included Denmark, Finland, and Singapore.
Declining Rule of Law
The report indicates systemic corruption in Hungary and highlights a deteriorating rule of law, worsened further by the failure to improve conditions in light of withheld EU funding. It also points to other EU nations like Austria and Spain, which have faced declines in their anti-corruption progress. In contrast, Italy was cited as a country where significant anti-corruption measures have recently been implemented.
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