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Greece Plunges in Global Corruption Rankings


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Adding to its numerous woes, Greece has plunged in this year's corruption rankings, issued annually by Transparency International. The country is now ranked as the EU's worst in the battle against graft. Perennial bottom feeders Bulgaria and Romania, by contrast, have shown improvement.

The bottom and top of the list are hardly surprising. Once again, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index found that Somalia, North Korea and Afghanistan are the most corrupt countries in the world, with New Zealand, Denmark and Finland to be found on the opposite end of the spectrum.

In between, however, there has been plenty of movement. And countries in the European Union, particularly some within the euro zone, have not exactly improved when it comes to combating corruption. Greece, in particular, slid several spots in this year's ranking from the already weak position it occupied in 2011, plunging from 80th on the list in 2011 to 94th this year.

"Underperformers in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 … include the euro-zone countries most affected by the financial and economic crisis," the NGO points out in a statement on its website accompanying the report's Wednesday release. "Transparency International has consistently warned Europe to address corruption risks in the public sector to tackle the financial crisis."

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Not surprising, as is that the "Damn Socialists" (New Zealand, Denmark and Finland) are ahead again!

Edit. And the map:

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The date set to start forming the United Nations of Europe from the Telegraph is interesting though. It states that with the power of full banking union and authority over every member, it will start to take place through a series of treaties after 2014. (I told you so)

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The date set to start forming the United Nations of Europe from the Telegraph is interesting though. It states that with the power of full banking union and authority over every member, it will start to take place through a series of treaties after 2014. (I told you so)

I am amazed of your capability of predicting lately what European politicians have been planning since 1956.

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Corruption has brought Greece in its current state :angry: :angry: :angry:

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What a surprising and unexpected turn of events... -monotone-

I have to admit, that in all bad things Greece is on top...and that's sad, because it overshadows the good Greeks... :(
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I have to admit, that in all bad things Greece is on top...and that's sad, because it overshadows the good Greeks... :(

Take heart in the fact that Ireland is similarly rated to be corrupt so your not alone.

Br Cornelius

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Take heart in the fact that Ireland is similarly rated to be corrupt so your not alone.

Br Cornelius

This was probably the biggest surprise to me. I had not heard about this yet in Ireland.

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Glad to see NZ at the opposite end of the scale and i notice it in my business dealings overseas as well. Even dealing with some Australian QS's, they will ask for certain amounts of money to be transfered into their accounts if they award you the contract, which we always decline. Why would anyone want to do business with someone who is so obviously corrupt?

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Not surprising, as is that the "Damn Socialists" (New Zealand, Denmark and Finland) are ahead again!

I didnt realise there were countries below Greece lol

As for socialists have a look at the nations before making wild claims. They are resource rich.

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I didnt realise there were countries below Greece lol

As for socialists have a look at the nations before making wild claims. They are resource rich.

So are most African countries, what is their excuse?

Edit, and Denmark #1 in the Ranking, has absolutely no mentionable resources.

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Take heart in the fact that Ireland is similarly rated to be corrupt so your not alone.

Br Cornelius

Really? Well, maybe that's one of the reasons, that led these 2 countries (Ireland and Greece) to this situation.Someday this problem would be popped out and unfortunately it popped out with the worst way possible (referring to the financial crisis)
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Really? Well, maybe that's one of the reasons, that led these 2 countries (Ireland and Greece) to this situation.Someday this problem would be popped out and unfortunately it popped out with the worst way possible (referring to the financial crisis)

Corrupt property deals and back handers to politicians and planners was the main cause of the financial crisis in Ireland.

Unfortunately the Irish have a very unhealthy disrespect for the law and always believe that this will work to their ultimate advantage - they were wrong.

Br Cornelius

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Not surprising, as is that the "Damn Socialists" (New Zealand, Denmark and Finland) are ahead again!

Presumably you are implying some sort of link!! i.e socialists are in some way morally superior. Give me a while & i'll find a dozen or so stories about corrupt labour councils & councillors.

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Labour Councillor Matt Fry Suspended as Fraud Investigation Begins link :- http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Labour-councillor-Matt-Fry-suspended-fraud/story-16963072-detail/story.html

Labour Minister - Expense Fraud :- http://www.standard.co.uk/news/mp-with-two-homes-minutes-from-commons-claims-37000-expenses-6881322.html#StartComments

John Holden: Still got a years salary after Fraud conviction :- http://www.highland-news.co.uk/News/Disgraced-Inverness-councillor-was-paid-council-salary-after-fraud-conviction-02072012.htm

David Gawn: Theft :- http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/local-harrow-news/2012/05/15/councillor-accused-of-attempted-theft-will-face-judge-in-june-116451-30974791/

Margaret Moran: Expenses Fraud :- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-17866333

Hassan Ahmed: Conflicting Interests :- http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Conflict-concerns-Nottingham-jobs-fund-contracts/story-15291664-detail/story.html

John Holden: Benefit fraud :- http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/labour-councillor-is-jailed-for-a-year-over-1080467

Milan Radulovic: Benefit Fraud :- http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Broxtowe-council-leader-accused-fraud-stepping/story-15156283-detail/story.html

Shelina Akhtar: Benefit Fraud :- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16914477

Labour Councillor Benefit Fraud :- http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/andrewgilligan/100128484/lutfur-rahman-councillor-convicted-of-second-benefit-fraud/

Simon Crew Benefit Fraud :- http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-councillor-fined-benefit-claims/story-11299755-detail/story.html

Labour Councillor - Drugs and Money Laundering :- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/7309305/Ex-councillor-guilty-of-laundering-drugs-cash.html

Labour Council Leader - Theft :- http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2009/10/23/sandwell-council-leader-bill-thomas-quits-after-being-charged-with-theft-65233-25001085/

And that's just a few, & everyone a dyed in the wool socialist.

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There is a frequent claim made by Right Wing thinkers that any form of social democratic model cannot function as well as a free market neoliberal model. That is blatantly a false assumption when you look at countries like Germany, New Zealand, Norway and Finland.

I think that was the point been made here.

Br Cornelius

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One of the most pervasive political visions of our time is the vision of liberals as compassionate and conservatives as less caring. --Thomas Sowell
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Cool..

I like it when New Zealand comes out on top in a good way..

But I tend to think we're pretty corrupt as well.. the SFO (Serious fraud Office) has been busy of late..

We have a fair share of top-end business corruption, but little if any outside of the boardrooms..

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It's not surprising New Zealand's at the top. All their crooks are in Australia. :P

LOL!

When we export our citizens across the ditch we raise the collective IQ of both countries..!!

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LOL!

When we export our citizens across the ditch we raise the collective IQ of both countries..!!

:tu::lol: You must have a lot of intelligent sheep there.

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:tu::lol: You must have a lot of intelligent sheep there.

:lol:<_< I'd love to continue this, only we're gone a bit off topic.. Besides which, I've been asked to help polish world champs trophy cabinet.. That'll take forever.... sigh... :whistle:

Sorry OP.. :blush:

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Corrupt property deals and back handers to politicians and planners was the main cause of the financial crisis in Ireland.

Unfortunately the Irish have a very unhealthy disrespect for the law and always believe that this will work to their ultimate advantage - they were wrong.

Br Cornelius

To tell you the truth, as i am always being honest, this is what's happening in Greece too. As i was always saying, the financial crisis is a result of humanity crisis...
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To tell you the truth, as i am always being honest, this is what's happening in Greece too. As i was always saying, the financial crisis is a result of humanity's crisis...

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To tell you the truth, as i am always being honest, this is what's happening in Greece too. As i was always saying, the financial crisis is a result of humanity crisis...

How much has Greece spent since the Olympics?

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