Almost 70% of European citizens believe that corruption is widespread in their country.

Omissions

• The most recent figure available before the session date is 69% (2025 Eurobarometer); the preceding 2024 survey reported 68%, so the claim rounds a stable figure that has hovered around 68-69% in recent years.
• The claim refers to corruption perceived as widespread 'in their country'; Eurobarometer also measures perceptions of corruption at regional/local and EU levels, which are not covered by this claim.

Sources

• PrimarySpecial Eurobarometer – Citizens' attitudes towards corruption in the EU in 2025 (European Commission)69% of Europeans believe that corruption is widespread in their country. 51% believe that corruption is widespread among political parties. Publication Date: July 2025; EU Institution: European Commission.
• PrimarySpecial Eurobarometer 548 – Citizens' attitudes towards corruption in the EU in 2024 (European Commission)68% of citizens consider corruption to be widespread in their Member States.