Germany

Band

B

Corruption risk

Low

Data collection dates

July 2019 - June 2021

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Corruption risk is low in Germany’s defence sector. Robust governance mechanisms, including strong external oversight, strong transparency standards and effective access to information mechanisms, ensure corruption risk is minimised in policymaking, finances personnel management and procurement. Nevertheless, corruption risks surrounding industry influence in policymaking and procurement remain high.

Risk categories

Political

Band

B

78/100

78/100

Risk

Low

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Financial

Band

B

81/100

81/100

Risk

Low

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Personnel

Band

B

81/100

81/100

Risk

Low

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Operational

Band

D

33/100

33/100

Risk

High

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Procurement

Band

B

75/100

75/100

Risk

Low

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Relevant Updates

Munich Security Conference: Confronting the invisible threat of corruption 

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Lobbying, revolving door, conflicts of interest: time to close the door to defence industry influence

May 6, 2021 – Close links between the defence industry and governments in Europe…

Relevant Publications

Defence Industry Influence on European Policy Agendas: Findings from Germany and Italy

The risks and impacts of inappropriate influence in the policy-making process, in which individuals…

Defence industry influence in Germany: Analysing defence industry influence on the German Policy Agenda

This report examines systemic vulnerabilities and influence pathways through which the German defence industry…

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