Sweden's Corruption Score Hits Record Low as Crime Infiltrates Welfare

Sweden remains sixth globally in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index with 80 points, marking its lowest score since 2015.Ulrik Åshuvud from Transparency International Sweden identifies organized crime infiltration into welfare systems and opaque public procurement as primary drivers of the decline.The government has proposed anti-corruption measures regarding party financing and lobby registers, though many legislative changes await full implementation.