Iceland urged to further strengthen anti-corruption measures

Today’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) report states: “Due to its unique circumstances, Iceland faces particular challenges in preventing corruption among its key institutions. Significant improvements have been made recently, notably since the collapse of the banking system, but there is still work to be done.”

Anti-corruption monitors report on Finland

A new anti-corruption report on Finland urges the country’s authorities to introduce a Code of Conduct for parliamentarians and tighten up rules on gifts and the disclosure of outside links.

Anti-corruption unit reports on UK parliament, judges and prosecutors

The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption’s (GRECO) 46 page analysis states that “nothing emerged during the current evaluation which could indicate any element of corruption in relation to judges, nor is there evidence of judicial decisions being influenced in an inappropriate manner.”

Anti-corruption monitors urge Poland to improve ethical and legal standards

The Council of Europe’s anti-corruption group (GRECO) today makes 16 recommendations to the Polish authorities to overcome legal and ethical shortcomings.

Anti-corruption unit reports on Estonia

In a report published today, GRECO acknowledges that Estonia remains one of the least corrupt countries in Europe.