Slovenia sinks in Corruption Perceptions Index

Slovenia has fallen in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which measures perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. It scored 56 out of 100 points last year, the lowest so far although it has kept 41st spot among 180 countries, level with Italy, Georgia and Czechia.

Slovenia has lost five points over the past ten years in the CPI report, which is compiled by Transparency International (TI). Its score, at 56, compares to EU average of 64 points.

"The findings are exceptionally worrying and Transparency International Slovenia believes the trend will continue...