International

BAK participates in Implementation Review Group of United Nations Convention against Corruption

From 1 to 5 September 2025, the resumed 16th session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) took place at Vienna International Centre (VIC). At the same time, the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Asset Recovery met to discuss global progress in securing and recovering assets obtained through corruption.

The Austrian delegation, consisting of the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), used the conference to actively participate in discussions and engage in intensive bilateral exchanges. The combination of BAK's technical expertise and BMEIA's diplomatic experience made it possible to clearly represent common positions and deepen partnerships.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation with Slovenia and Chile, with whom close consultations are underway in the run-up to the upcoming 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to UNCAC. This conference, which will take place in Doha, Qatar, in December 2025, is the central decision-making body of the Convention and brings together the signatory states every two years to discuss future priorities and measures in the global fight against corruption.