Good news was in order on Tuesday with the release of the OECD’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026, which showed Greece ranked second among member states and partners in improving its strategic framework in the fight against corruption.
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In an announcement, the interior ministry said the country also recorded the fifth-best performance in terms of policy design quality and the second-highest rate of implementation of anti-corruption actions.
The OECD report highlights the impact of government reforms carried out in cooperation with the National Transparency Authority and the justice ministry, noting that Greece now exceeds the OECD average in several key areas of public administration.
Among the most significant measures is the introduction of a new disciplinary framework for public sector officials, supported by the digital platform e-Peitharxika, which monitors all stages of disciplinary proceedings involving civil servants and public sector officials. Authorities say the system has helped eliminate perceptions of impunity, with Greece achieving performance rates of 83% at the regulatory level and 100% operationally—well above OECD averages.
Greece was also recognized as an international model for its “holistic” anti-corruption strategy, following the adoption of a national strategic plan coordinated by the National Transparency Authority.
Other reforms cited in the report include full compliance with conflict-of-interest regulations, improved lobbying oversight, stronger rules on political party financing and the expansion of open data policies to enhance transparency.
The government has also introduced a standardized internal audit system, a modernized asset declaration framework, and new mechanisms to improve accountability across public institutions.