The Corruption Scandal of the European Commission

Abstract: European Commission corruption scandal and its potential impact on institutional balance and justification I. The first chapter of defining corruption is an attempt to define corruption. It is important to distinguish between overlapping complicated terms such as corruption, scandal, and fraud. Corruption is defined as illegal trade and both participants can benefit from a special position in the market or government. Since the scandal is an open response to corruption allegations, it is interrelated with the issue of justification.

The European Commission provides reports on the extent of corruption in each member country and details the strengths and weaknesses of its anti-corruption policy. In the 2014 report on Poland, the European Commission admits Poland's efforts, but criticized the Polish government so far not to prioritize the fight against corruption. For example, it is difficult for Poland to develop anticorruption policy, its last policy has expired in 2009. After several years of domestic and foreign pressures, the Polish government consulted the plan for 2014 - 2019. Like the CPI, the Commission carries out a cognitive survey, and in 2013 82% of Polish respondents receive bribes in the last 12 months.

A typical blue ribbon committee was formed in response to scandals following public disclosure of corruption allegations. Its general purpose is to identify actual corruption, identify factors that contribute to institutional corruption, and suggest solutions for reform. These tasks depend on corruption investigation. This is one of the most difficult investigation tasks that any law enforcement agency can perform. The level of legal authority given to the European Commission is one tool to overcome the passive actions of silence power and information provision. In fact, if the committee has the authority to grant immunity and issue a subpoena, the opportunity to increase it can more accurately estimate the extent and nature of corruption. The ability to acquire experienced police investigators will help judge the accuracy of corruption estimates