Sweden must do more to fight corruption

Despite recent cases of bribery at the state alcohol monopoly Systembolaget and the city of Gothenburg, Sweden fares comparatively well internationally in the lates report of the anti-corruption organisation Transparency International. But it's got to do more if it wants to keep the pole position it shares with four other countries, writes the daily Göteborgs-Posten: "There's no reason to remain complacent in the belief that things have been cleaned up in Gothenburg. Rather, as Transparency International notes, Sweden should use its good position to get a grip on the problem before it's too late. Recent events at Systembolaget and in Gothenburg are an indication that the risk of corruption has risen in recent years. ... One of the problems is that auditors aren't taken seriously. As a result several critical reports have been swept under the carpet at local and national level levels. ... The other problem is insufficient protection for whistle-blowers. This is proven by the reports of the responsible authorities, including Transparency International and others."

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