Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a troubling global trend, with France among the countries experiencing a decline in its ranking.
France has long been a champion of democratic values and transparency, but the latest slip in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) last year has highlighted areas where progress is needed.
Released this Tuesday, the anti-corruption watchdog’s latest report covering 2024 shows France’s score dropping by four points to 67, placing it 25th globally.
While this signals challenges, it also presents an opportunity for the country to renew its commitment to accountability and reform.
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France is not alone in facing these hurdles as Transparency International notes that 47 out of the 180 surveyed nations had their lowest scores since 2012, reinforcing the need for stronger anti-corruption measures worldwide.
Despite setbacks, global awareness of corruption issues is growing, pushing governments toward greater accountability.
The CPI – which measures public sector corruption through 13 data sources – underscores that while challenges persist, so does the resolve to address them.
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