Published on 2 June 2008

Further action recommended to combat corruption; GRECO report on the first evaluation of Switzerland

Bern, 2.6.2008 - In recent years, Switzerland has made significant efforts to combat corruption. The Council of Europe's GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) commission nonetheless recommends further action to prevent, detect and punish corruption. These recommendations are set out in its report on the first evaluation of Switzerland. GRECO is expecting a report on the implementation of its recommendations by the end of October 2009.