Combating corruption in Austria: teaching from affairs and progress

Combating corruption in Austria: teaching from affairs and progress

corruption is a serious problem that damages the state and society. In a current podcast, experts from Austria discuss the effects of corruption and the measures that have been taken to combat this problem. The host Tatjana Lukáš speaks to Hubert Sickinger, a specialist for political corruption and founding member of Transparency International Austria, as well as Roland Spitzlinger, author of the book "Trying with corruption" and founding member of the Realsatirische "Institute for Applied Corruption" in Vienna.

The guests emphasize that corruption has a negative impact on society. Tax funds disappear, decisions are not made in the best interest of the citizens and trust in the political institutions is undermined. Various measures were taken in Austria to combat corruption. An important instrument is Transparency International Austria, which is committed to more transparency and integrity in politics.

The podcast gives an insight into the background and effects of corruption. It becomes clear that corruption is a complex challenge that requires a common commitment. The guests also emphasize that it is important to raise awareness and awareness of the topic in order to effectively promote corruption control.

The Podcast "Around Parliament" offers a platform for interesting discussions and informs the listeners about various aspects of Austrian politics. It is available in the media library of the Austrian Parliament and can be subscribed to on various platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

The fight against corruption is of great importance to restore the trust of citizens in politics. Transparency International Austria and other organizations play an important role in promoting transparency and integrity in politics. Further information on the topic of corruption and the Podcast "Around Parliament" can be found on the official website of the Austrian Parliament.