[TZVdosOWs3kZHus]

In Germany the term corruption is not used by the media, it is "scandals" or "lobbying", although it is often crystal clear corruption. Don't forget the latest mask scandal.[1] And this is pursued only because the pressure of the public is so great, because it is incomprehensible that the authorities stuff their pockets while the majority abides by rules. There is no real punishment. In my opinion there is a lot of corruption in Germany disguised as lobbyism. There are superb initiatives like LobbyControl[2] who want to put stricter laws in place to publicize lobbying.

[1]: https://www.reuters.com/world/german-politician-resigns-part...

[2]: https://www.lobbycontrol.de/

EDIT: Added lobbycontrol paragraph

[mswann]

And don't forget the "Berateraffäre", centered around the person that was then rewarded with a promotion to head of the European commission.

https://www.politico.eu/article/the-scandal-hanging-over-urs...