Switzerland is not improving in the fight against corruption according to Transparency International. The NGO points to shortcomings in the fight against money laundering, private corruption, corporate prosecution and whistleblower protection. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, published on Tuesday, Switzerland ranks fifth, but scores only 81 points out of 100, one point less than the previous year, NGO Transparency International said in a press release. This is the lowest score ever achieved by Switzerland. “Switzerland must firmly address the shortcomings in the fight against corruption in the public sector,” said Katja Gloor, interim director of Transparency Switzerland. Urgent measures are needed in particular with regard to the management of conflicts of interest at all federal levels and the regulation of lobbying. Action is also required in areas not covered by the Corruption Perceptions Index ...
