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Hungary's Corruption Ranking Plummets Amid Systemic Issues

2/11/2026

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In Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, Hungary ranks last among EU member states, tied with Bulgaria, with a score of 40.
Over the past 13 years, Hungary's score has fallen by 15 points.
Experts say systemic corruption persists, aided by government practices that favor NER-linked entities.
EU conditionality measures to restore the rule of law have failed, risking Hungary's access to significant EU funds.

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In Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, Hungary ranks last among EU member states, tied with Bulgaria, with a score of 40.
Over the past 13 years, Hungary's score has fallen by 15 points.
Experts say systemic corruption persists, aided by government practices that favor NER-linked entities.
EU conditionality measures to restore the rule of law have failed, risking Hungary's access to significant EU funds.