Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee in fighting corruption in the EU - Meeting business and civil society concerns

With three quarters of EU citizens of the opinion that corruption is widespread in their own country and over 90% in ten Member States, the EESC is today calling for concrete action at the EU level to combat this Euro120 billion a year crime. Costing the European economy up to 1% of its GDP, the EESC has called on the European institutions and Member States to take concerted action to limit the impact of corruption on people and the economy. Improving transparency lies at the heart of the fight against corruption together with purposeful actions to raise public awareness.

 

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Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee in fighting corruption in the EU - Meeting business and civil society concerns