«I believe that this year’s results send a clear signal: laws do not work on their own. Therefore, if we do not take more specific and active actions in practice, Lithuania’s result will not change. It is extremely important, first and foremost, for leaders of business enterprises and state institutions to take a clear stance against corruption in their activities. I think it is time to agree that this is an integral part of the conversation about the quality of services and trust in the government,» said Ingrida Kalinauskene, head of the Lithuanian branch of Transparency International (TI), quoted in the press release.
According to the rankings, Lithuania ranks 12th among European Union countries.
Denmark remains at the top of the world rankings (90 points). The countries with the highest ratings also include Finland (87 points), New Zealand (85 points), Singapore (84 points), and Sweden (83 points).