Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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), Full Prof., Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran,
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, Ph.D. Student and lecturer in law, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
Abstract
In modern societies, it is essential to create appropriate conditions for the active participation of citizens in political life, and political development is a prerequisite and essential co-requisite in this regard. In the meantime, although political development arises from a democratic order and the rule of law, political corruption, on the other hand, disrupts this process and threatens sustainable development, posing a serious threat to democratic structures. It can lead to deviations in policy-making and prevent the government from achieving goals in line with sustainable development. Political corruption, by weakening democratic institutions and reducing public trust, has also become a chronic disease in political systems and has affected the economic development and political stability of countries by creating inequality and injustice, a process that leads to the creation of an unequal society. Corruption can also lead to unfair allocation of resources, foster nepotism, and a lack of transparency in the functioning of government institutions. Among these, Germany is one of the countries known for its serious approach to combating corruption and has taken extensive measures to promote transparency and accountability. In this regard, the authors, to provide implementation suggestions (including providing implementation mechanisms in refining laws, regulating an efficient representation system, strengthening oversight, and increasing transparency and accountability), aim to answer what mechanisms and laws have been used in Germany to combat political corruption. And how can political corruption be overcome through legal reforms?
Highlights
- In Germany, meritocracy, transparency, accountability, participation in global synergies in the fight against corruption, and the existence of an efficient representative system and the rule of law play a key role in preventing corruption.
- The use of successful legal and supervisory mechanisms is only part of the solution and models must be localized.
- Success in the fight against political corruption requires a multifaceted approach and adherence to evidence-based policymaking, a deep socio-cultural understanding of society and its real needs, and a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
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