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CPI world map — Photo: © Transparency International

11.02.2026, 14:57 Uhr

International

Austria improves from 25th to 21st rank in Corruption Perceptions Index

The NGO Transparency International ranks Austria in the 21st place in the new Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published on 10 February 2026, of a total of 182 participating countries. Last year, Austria finished 25th.

10.02.2026, 13:33 Uhr

International Cooperation

Moldovan and Norwegian delegations visit BAK

On 27 January 2026, a delegation from the Republic of Moldova and a delegation from Norway visited the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) as part of a study visit. The visit focused on the exchange of best of integrity measures, and in particular the Austrian Network of Integrity Officers (Integritätsbeauftragtennetzwerk or IBN).

Austrian delegation in Doha. — Photo: © BAK

26.01.2026, 10:50 Uhr

International Cooperation

Austria sets international milestone – UNCAC Resolution adopted

The world's largest anti-corruption conference CoSP held from 15 to 19 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, unanimously adopted a resolution on corruption prevention and integrity promotion among children and young people, tabled by Austria, Slovenia and Chile.

BAK Director Otto Kerbl at the special event. — Photo: © BAK

19.12.2025, 07:52 Uhr

International

CoSP in Doha: In corruption prevention, BAK focuses on youth work

After three days at the world's largest anti-corruption conference (CoSP) in Doha, Qatar, the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) draws a first positive balance.

18.12.2025, 07:23 Uhr

International

BAK at CoSP in Doha

15 December 2025 marks the start of the five-day 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Doha, Qatar. The event is the largest global anti-corruption conference, with participants from 191 country delegations.

15.12.2025, 13:03 Uhr

International

BAK at 24th EPAC/EACN Annual Conference in The Hague

The 24th Annual Conference and General Assembly of European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and European contact-point network against corruption (EACN) took place in The Hague, Netherlands on 24 and 25 November 2025. The Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) was represented at a high level.