Poland ranks most corrupt of the countries aspiring to the European Union
Poland is ranked number 43 on the list of the 90 least corrupt countries in the world according to a report recently published by Transparency International (TI). Among the European Union (EU) candidates Poland has been overtaken by Estonia, Slovenia, Hungary and Czech Republic. The
report is based on 11 independent sources. "The information about corruption came from foreigners residing in the country, representatives of international corporations and banks", said the head of Transparency Polska Antoni Kaminski. TI has praised the anti-corruption reforms
introduced in Poland but has also pointed at the low salary of officials and civil servants. TI has been active in Poland for two years. It is mainly interested in customs service reform, political lobbying, corruption among local politicians and officials and the freedom of information. (Rzeczpospolita, page A6)
report is based on 11 independent sources. "The information about corruption came from foreigners residing in the country, representatives of international corporations and banks", said the head of Transparency Polska Antoni Kaminski. TI has praised the anti-corruption reforms
introduced in Poland but has also pointed at the low salary of officials and civil servants. TI has been active in Poland for two years. It is mainly interested in customs service reform, political lobbying, corruption among local politicians and officials and the freedom of information. (Rzeczpospolita, page A6)
