G7 nations falling behind in fight against corruption

The governments of the top world economies are struggling to combat corruption, according to a report Thursday by graft watchdog Transparency International (TI).

The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) saw a significant drop in the performance of G7 countries, with Transparency International urging governments to address issues with party financing.

What the report found:

• The United States landed its worst score in eight years — garnering 69 out of 100 points and dropping to rank 23.
• Canada saw the largest drop compared to last year, falling four points.
• France and the UK also saw their scores drop
• Out of the G7 countries, only Germany and Japan saw no change, while Italy gained a point.
• The top spot was a tie between Denmark and New Zealand with 87 points each.
• Somalia, South Sudan and Syria landed at the bottom of the list.
• Greece, Guyana and Estonia saw the most improvement, while Canada, Nicaragua and Australia dropped the most between 2012 and 2019

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