European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP
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Favouritism and a strong state provide fertile ground for corruption

Mariangela Pira says this is as true of China as it is in Europe, where the problem is reportedly rife

MARIANGELA PIRA

Updated: 2:53pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom addresses the media on the cost of corruption in the EU in Brussels. Photo: AP
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