International Anti-Corruption Day 2024

Every government should have an interest in making the fight against corruption a priority.

On International Anti-Corruption Day, marked yearly on 9 December, we are reminded of the critical importance of integrity in governance. Bettina Knoetzl recently sat down with Raffaela Lindorfer from KURIER Medienhaus to discuss Austria's corruption challenges and the opportunities for the
newly-formed government to lead by example. She reflected on the current state of affairs in Austria, advocating for anti-corruption / compliance training for public officials, higher salaries for public servants to reduce vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of state witnesses and whistleblowers in uncovering corruption and fostering accountability. She also called for an end of cronyism.