The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2019, put together by the NGO Transparency International, shows a general lack of progress in the fight against corruption and highlights persistent disparities between European Union member states.
The index, which was published on Thursday 23 January, only takes into account corruption in the public sector. It gives 180 countries a score out of 100.
The average score of 64/100 given to the European Union conceals countries in contrasting positions....