Submitted by christian on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 13:40
In Spain it is a widely held belief that money buys influence in politics. Similarly, the perception that business and corruption go hand in hand is also widespread (EU Anti-Corruption Report, European Commission 2014). According to the 2013 Eurobarometer, 77% of Spaniards believe that corruption is part of the country’s business culture, while 67% believe that the only way to succeed in business is through political connections. Moreover, a staggering 84% of people believe that bribery and connections are the easiest way to obtain public services.
