Der ehrliche Deutsche

What is corruption? Why is it harmful? What role does corruption play in Germany, what role does it play in other EU member states, in the EU itself, in the recognised candidate countries and in other countries aspiring to join, and what role does it play worldwide? What risks are recognisable for future development? What role do - among other things - internationalisation, growing geopolitical tensions, migration, organised crime, the development of economic inequality, crises and crisis management policies play? What difficulties do the fight against corruption and the prevention of corruption face at different levels and in view of different levels of corruption? The book addresses these questions, presents examples, highlights progress and shortcomings in legal development and highlights the widespread misconceptions and misperceptions that stand in the way of an effective anti-corruption policy: Denial of the problem, moralism and illusions concerning regulation.