Structural corruption in Austria: a dangerous heritage for everyone!

Structural corruption in Austria: a dangerous heritage for everyone!

Villach, Österreich - In recent years, the topic of corruption in Austria has played an increasingly central role. Again and again it becomes clear that structural corruption is a huge problem that not only undermines the trust of the population into politics, but also has serious consequences for society. According to a report by the Kleine Zeitung , the role of citizens, journalists and media plays a decisive role in the control of the state. But politics often seems despondent and adapted, which leaves the corruption free.

The current results of the corruption perception index (CPI) are particularly shocking, which was presented by ti-austria . Austria deteriorated from a remarkable 12th place in 2019 to 20th place in 2023. The index this time is particularly important, because it clearly shows that Austria falls behind countries like Germany and Switzerland in an international comparison. While Denmark ranks in first place with 90 points, Austria has 19 points less. This should give us thinking.

criticism of the political situation

In Austria, numerous corruption scandals have recently become public, which further increases political disenchantment. Dr. Alexander Picker, CEO of Ti-Austria, emphasizes that there are measures such as the tightening of corruption criminal law, but the effect of which should only become visible in the future. People's trust has long been shaken, and politics has reacted insufficiently in many places.

The austerity policy is particularly critically considered, which often leads to the further division of society. Citizens have to bleed in terms of numerical terms, while the procedures in public allocation are often not transparent and dumping prices from government providers distort competition. Here it is necessary to demand and implement serious structural reforms in order to save money sensibly.

influence of corruption on society

The correlation between corruption and social problems goes far beyond the political area. According to a report by Transparency International , climate protection also suffers from the effects of corruption. Weak government structures and a lack of control mechanisms promote the misuse of funds that should actually serve climate protection. This means that social justice and environmental protection are connected to each other - the less corrupt a country, the more effective it can implement relevant measures.

The concerns about falling trust in politics are justified. Austria's path towards more transparency and integrity urgently requires measures that also include compliance with lobbying regulations. The planned anti-corruption portfolio of Ti-Austria could be a ray of hope, especially if it encourages younger generations to deal with the topics of integrity.

Despite all the grievances, it remains to be hoped that society will remain vigilant and put pressure on politics in order to promote effective combating corruption in Austria. This is the only way to rethink - for the benefit of all citizens and the future of the country.