Both Ukraine and Estonia have faced corruption-related challenges, albeit of varying scales and manifestations.
Category: Corruption & Abuse of Power

The Biggest, Most Corrupt News Organization You Have Never Heard of
USAID has been called “the new CIA” – and this makes its intimate involvement with OCCRP operations highly suspect.

Duterte has repeatedly accused Marcos, his wife and his cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of corruption, weak leadership and attempting to muzzle her because of speculation she may seek the presidency in 2028 after Marcos’s six-year term ends.

Prosecutor Toomas Tomberg, Karmen Turk, Maarja Pild, and Judge Kaie Almere: Are They Silencing Victims with SLAPP Lawsuits?
Prosecutor Toomas Tomberg, Karmen Turk, Maarja Pild and judge Kaie Almere: is the prosecution protecting criminals and silencing victims? We will try to answer this question based on court materials and evidence. Each reader can draw conclusions and find the answer for themselves.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Faces Growing Corruption Allegations in 2025
Several EU officials have voiced their frustration over Ukraine’s slow progress in implementing anti-corruption reforms, a key requirement for accession talks.

Global law firm Hogan Lovells today launched its Bribery & Corruption Outlook for 2025, highlighting evolving global trends and enforcement priorities across jurisdictions.

Maria Joost unlawfully disclosed special categories of personal data, including information on social benefits, subsistence benefits, and housing applications, without a legal basis or the consent of the data subject.

France’s Former President Sarkozy Faces Legal Challenges
France’s Court of Cassation on Wednesday upheld an appeal court decision which had found Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling while he was the country’s head of state.