#Corruption

European Commission: Jourova (vice-president), “no one is immune to the forces undermining the foundations of the rule of law”.

Elections in Latin American countries. La Bella (Uni. Modena): “The second round of elections is confirmation of long-standing, deep-seated problems”

At the height of the pandemic, two in three Andean countries are still committed to democracy, despite widespread uncertainty, crisis…

Europol: “organized crime has never posed as high a threat in the EU”. Drugs most profitable business, followed by corruption and online frauds

Corruption. Transparency International: “Italy ranked 52nd. All countries suffered the impact of the COVID-19 emergency”

According to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published on Thursday 28 January by Transparency International, Denmark and New Zealand…

EU: Eurobarometer survey, corruption is a European scourge. Johansson (Commission), “we will continue our work to eradicate it”

Protests in Iraq. Card. Sako (Patriarch): “No more bloodshed. Government and protesters must engage in dialogue and reach an agreement”

Protests continue in Iraq where at least 44 people were killed yesterday in clashes that broke out between demonstrators and…

Iraq: ongoing protests. Killings in Karbala. The call for dialogue of the Chaldean Church

Protests against corruption, poverty and against the government in Iraq are still ongoing. This morning, in Karbala, masked gunmen opened…

Puerto Rico scandal, Governor resigns. Mons. González Molina (Bishops’ President): “Eradicate corruption”

After almost two weeks of uninterrupted popular pressure, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló relinquished his role in the party he represents and…

Council of Europe: Mrcela (GRECO), “no country is immune to corruption”. Finland role model, Italy midway

Europe should help Albania before it becomes the next Syria

The cry of suffering of a university Professor that sees his country  warped by corruption, by poverty, by crime. “If…

Pope Francis: corruption, xenophobia and racism “are the shame of public life”

The Pope’s message for the upcoming World Day of Peace is dedicated to the vices and virtues of politics. Corruption,…