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- Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows a decline in corruption control in established democracies, with Denmark at 89 points, 122 countries scoring below 50, and Ukraine improving to 36.
- South Sudan and Somalia score 9.
- The United States fell to 29th place, its lowest since 2012.
- The report notes that U.S. aid cuts have weakened global anti-corruption efforts and prompted restrictions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and journalists.
