Switzerland stagnates regarding public sector corruption

Switzerland ranks sixth in Transparency International’s 2023 Public Sector Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). It scored 82 out of 100 points and, according to the organisation, has made no progress in the fight against corruption. This is despite the fact that Switzerland improved by one place compared to the previous year. The score achieved corresponded to that of 2022, Transparency International said on Tuesday. High scores indicate a low susceptibility to corruption. Nevertheless, Switzerland has hardly improved in areas relevant to corruption that are not covered by the CPI. Shortcomings are particularly evident in the fight against money laundering, corruption in the private sector, the prosecution of companies and the protection of whistleblowers. Switzerland “should improve its handling of conflicts of interest and the regulation of lobbying at all three federal levels and take measures against the still widespread cronyism”, said Martin Hilti, managing director of...