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Javier Villaraco
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Social Media at @anticorruption.bsky.social | Handsome & smart according to my mom | De Madrid in Berlin | LGBTQ+, activism, movies/TV
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A group of MEPs has called for a total cut of EU funds for Hungary, due to alleged backsliding on the rule of law by the government of Premier Viktor Orbán. 1/3
MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds
Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy. #EuropeN...
www.euronews.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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We are honoured to include a foreword by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for United Nations Human Rights, in our report "Barrier to Basics", which underlines how corruption and discrimination feed each other.
➡️ Learn more: anticorru.pt/3aF
April 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A new study by a top German economic policy institute has confirmed the academic consensus:

➡️ There is no correlation between increased migration and a rise in crime. p.dw.com/p/4qoA8
Study: Immigration has not raised German crime rate – DW – 02/20/2025
A new study by a top German economic policy institute has confirmed the academic consensus: There is no correlation between increased migration and a rise in crime — despite the political debate.
p.dw.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024
Corruption Perceptions Index 2024
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ranks 180 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.
www.transparency.org
February 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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🔵 Save the date! We will release the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index on 11 February. This year's CPI will examine how corruption is hindering international climate action. Stay tuned! #CPI2024
February 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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⚡️ Good anti-corruption news from 2024 ⚡️

Though much work remains, these victories show that change is not only possible – it’s happening.

Here are some of the wins we helped achieve ⬇️🧵
December 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Countries at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 may enjoy a less corrupt public sector, but they have a lot of work to do to combat transnational corruption in which they are deeply complicit. ➡️ Check out our analysis of corruption in these countries here: buff.ly/3ZdfWT8
November 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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We are very disappointed to see that the G20 Rio Summit declaration doesn't take corruption seriously.
But, long story short:
November 20, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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Across the G20 countries, financial secrecy, complicit enablers & insufficient cooperation on cross-border cases facilitate the flow of dirty money. Yet, their leaders have been treating corruption as a low-priority problem.

Now is the time: #G20TakeAction!

➡ See our campaign: anticorru.pt/36X
November 18, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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we're 10k people away from reaching 1,000,000 new users in a single day....

help us find 10,000 of our closest friends? as a treat?

text a friend this link: bsky.app/download
November 15, 2024 at 12:08 AM
So happy to see this place flourish 🩵 there’s hope!
November 15, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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It's now been 10 years since G20 countries agreed to end anonymous companies. How are they getting on? We have analysed it here ⬇️ #G20TakeAction https://buff.ly/3CgS49n
G20 & corporate transparency: Put your money where your principles…
Ten years weren’t yet enough for G20 to establish adequate beneficial ownership registers.
buff.ly
November 8, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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Bluesky now has 13M+ users, the @atproto.com developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped features like DMs and video!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised a $15M Series A to continue growing the community, investing in Trust and Safety, and supporting the dev ecosystem.
Bluesky Announces Series A to Grow Network of 13M+ Users - Bluesky
Bluesky now exceeds 13 million users, the AT Protocol developer ecosystem continues to grow, and we’ve shipped highly requested features like direct messages and video.
bsky.social
October 24, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Access to information gives you the right by law to access facts and data concerning the exercise of any public authority.

It is essential for empowering citizens to hold governments accountable.

#AccessToInfoDay #RightToInfo
September 28, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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📢 App Version 1.60 is rolling out now (1/5)

We have a new logo! 🦋 

Bluesky is emerging from its cocoon of clouds to transform into a social butterfly. Read more about why we chose this logo here: blueskyweb.xyz/blog/12-21-2...
December 22, 2023 at 6:58 PM
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Seriously, we have to hold governments accountable. They must deliver on their anti-corruption promises.
December 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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20 years ago, countries adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

It’s clear that the treaty has led to progress, but not enough. 🚨 Corruption has evolved, and we urgently need new, ambitious commitments to counter corruption. youtu.be/yBLb-eXEISg
Time for a real change | Transparency International
Every 9 December, we celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day – an opportunity for the global community to reflect on the progress and challenges in the f...
youtu.be
December 9, 2023 at 8:17 AM
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🔵 Tomorrow is International Anti-Corruption Day, a crucial opportunity for all of us to reflect on the progress & challenges in the fight against corruption. And to reconsider what needs to be done to REALLY hold power to account.

🔗 anticorru.pt/2SN
December 8, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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Today starts the COP 28 ➡️ Over the last years, an increasing number of fossil fuel lobbyists have been attending the conference, resulting in weak fossil fuel related decisions.

🚨 Failing to address conflicts of interest and undue influence in climate will put millions of lives at risk.
November 30, 2023 at 10:57 AM
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, just announced she is leaving Twitter.
November 27, 2023 at 12:39 PM
Hello Bluesky! 🥰 I made it!
November 13, 2023 at 11:06 AM