Javier Villaraco

MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy. #EuropeN...

A group of MEPs has called for a total cut of EU funds for Hungary, due to alleged backsliding on the rule of law by the government of Premier Viktor Orbán. 1/3

Image quote: "Corruption is both a cause and a consequence of discrimination. They feed each other and they deepen the divide between privileged groups on the one hand, and disadvantaged, vulnerable or marginalised communities on the other." Volker Türk,

We are honoured to include a foreword by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for United Nations Human Rights, in our report "Barrier to Basics", which underlines how corruption and discrimination feed each other.
➡️ Learn more: anticorru.pt/3aF

Study: Immigration has not raised German crime rate – DW – 02/20/2025 A new study by a top German economic policy institute has confirmed the academic consensus: There is no correlation between increased migration and a rise in crime — despite the political debate.

A new study by a top German economic policy institute has confirmed the academic consensus:

➡️ There is no correlation between increased migration and a rise in crime. p.dw.com/p/4qoA8

Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ranks 180 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.

OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024

🔵 Save the date! We will release the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index on 11 February. This year's CPI will examine how corruption is hindering international climate action. Stay tuned! #CPI2024

In the image, we see a colorful background and a blue thread. The text says: 2024. A thread of good news only. Transparency International.

⚡️ Good anti-corruption news from 2024 ⚡️

Though much work remains, these victories show that change is not only possible – it’s happening.

Here are some of the wins we helped achieve ⬇️🧵

This is a graphic table that compares countries at the top of the Financial Secrecy Index and the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023. Many of the countries at the top of the CPI are also at the top of the Financial Secrecy Index.

Countries at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 may enjoy a less corrupt public sector, but they have a lot of work to do to combat transnational corruption in which they are deeply complicit. ➡️ Check out our analysis of corruption in these countries here: buff.ly/3ZdfWT8

The image shows the popular mean "Unfinished Horse Drawing", an illustration of a horse split into two halves, one detailed and the other crude. The image has been used to describe the feeling of being rushed through a task and to express the feeling that something's quality has diminished over time. The title says "G20 anti-corruption efforts". In the detailed part of the horse we can read "Promises over years" and in the unfinished half, "Anti-corruption measures". We try to convey that leaders always make promises to fight corruption but they end up not doing it or doing only half way.

We are very disappointed to see that the G20 Rio Summit declaration doesn't take corruption seriously.
But, long story short:

Across the G20 countries, financial secrecy, complicit enablers & insufficient cooperation on cross-border cases facilitate the flow of dirty money. Yet, their leaders have been treating corruption as a low-priority problem.

Now is the time: #G20TakeAction!

➡ See our campaign: anticorru.pt/36X

Megamind saying "1 million in a day?"

we're 10k people away from reaching 1,000,000 new users in a single day....

help us find 10,000 of our closest friends? as a treat?

text a friend this link: bsky.app/download

So happy to see this place flourish 🩵 there’s hope!

G20 & corporate transparency: Put your money where your principles… Ten years weren’t yet enough for G20 to establish adequate beneficial ownership registers.

It's now been 10 years since G20 countries agreed to end anonymous companies. How are they getting on? We have analysed it here ⬇️ #G20TakeAction https://buff.ly/3CgS49n

Bluesky Announces Series A to Grow Network of 13M+ Users - Bluesky Bluesky now exceeds 13 million users, the AT Protocol developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped highly requested features like direct messages and video.

Bluesky now has 13M+ users, the @atproto.com developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped features like DMs and video!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.

Access to information gives you the right by law to access facts and data concerning the exercise of any public authority.

It is essential for empowering citizens to hold governments accountable.

#AccessToInfoDay #RightToInfo

The bluesky logo with the blue butterfly

📢 App Version 1.60 is rolling out now (1/5)

We have a new logo! 🦋 

Bluesky is emerging from its cocoon of clouds to transform into a social butterfly. Read more about why we chose this logo here: blueskyweb.xyz/blog/12-21-2...

Image description: Shows the current viral meme of David Beckham calling out his wife, Victoria, for saying she grew up ‘working class’ in a docuseries. The fun thing about this meme is that David interrupted the interview with Victoria, asking her to be honest. He does it without entering the room, just opening the door, and picking his head out slightly. She ends up admitting it, and he leaves saying thank you. We have adapted the conversation to pretend we are having a conversation with a government. V is Victoria and D is David. V: We want to end corruption. D: Be honest. V: I am being honest, we have passed laws. D: and did you implement them? V: Not really. D: Thank you.

Seriously, we have to hold governments accountable. They must deliver on their anti-corruption promises.

Every 9 December, we celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day – an opportunity for the global community to reflect on the progress and challenges in the f... Time for a real change | Transparency International

20 years ago, countries adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

It’s clear that the treaty has led to progress, but not enough. 🚨 Corruption has evolved, and we urgently need new, ambitious commitments to counter corruption. youtu.be/yBLb-eXEISg

Image description: Colourful illustration diverse group of people, with different races and ages, protesting. They hold banners saying things such as "Stop dirty money" or "Protect Civic Space" and have their fists risen in power. They hold together a big banner. The texts in the picture from top to bottom say: 9 December. International Anti-Corruption Day 2023. The text in the banner they hold says "Stop Corruption. Time for a real change."

🔵 Tomorrow is International Anti-Corruption Day, a crucial opportunity for all of us to reflect on the progress & challenges in the fight against corruption. And to reconsider what needs to be done to REALLY hold power to account.

🔗 anticorru.pt/2SN

Image description: The image shows the viral meme of the Mother Ignoring Kid Drowning In A Pool. It shows a woman lifting up one child in a pool while another child behind her struggles to swim. For this meme, the mom is the COP 28, the child lifted are the fossil fuel lobbyists, and the kid drowning is the earth. The text on top says: Conflict of interest makes climate action ineffective.

Today starts the COP 28 ➡️ Over the last years, an increasing number of fossil fuel lobbyists have been attending the conference, resulting in weak fossil fuel related decisions.

🚨 Failing to address conflicts of interest and undue influence in climate will put millions of lives at risk.

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, just announced she is leaving Twitter.

Hello Bluesky! 🥰 I made it!