The European regional network spans a diverse set of contexts across Western, Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. It brings together stakeholders from countries where a majority of citizens consider corruption to be widespread. Despite relatively strong legal frameworks, the region shares several persistent challenges. These include risks at the intersection of public procurement, undue lobbying, and political financing, weak and selective implementation of the UNCAC, and rising cases of state capture. Although every country has adopted access to information legislation, obtaining information remains difficult, whistleblowers still face reprisals, and civil society and media operate under growing pressure.
The regional communities act as platforms to mobilize collectively and advance anti-corruption efforts globally and nationally.
