Summary:
Political parties, local authorities, and the government are the most corrupt entities in Portugal.
Only football clubs surpass these entities in terms of corruption exposure.
The fight against corruption is considered ineffective.
The justice system is largely spared from scrutiny.
Politicians and society are seen as the main reasons for the ongoing issues.
Corruption in Portugal: A Deep-Rooted Issue
According to the Eurobarometer, political parties, local authorities, and the government are seen as the most exposed entities to corruption, surpassed only by football clubs. The ongoing fight against this problem is deemed ineffective, while the justice system remains largely unaffected.
The main culprits for this lack of progress are identified as politicians and society as a whole.
By Alexandra Tavares-Teles
Published on September 16, 2024, at 00:07
Reading time: 11 minutes
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