Citizens’ perceptions of the likelihood of facing corruption pressure continue to increase, while trust in the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies remains limited.

According to CMS 2025 data, 81% of citizens believe that corruption pressure is likely or very likely, a significant increase compared to 67% in 2023. Only 19% consider such situations unlikely.

At the same time, perceptions regarding the possibility of reducing corruption remain highly pessimistic: 77% of citizens believe that corruption cannot be significantly reduced, while only 22% express hope for improvement.

Skepticism is also reflected in how public decision-making is perceived. Only 10% of respondents believe that government decisions reflect citizens’ interests, whereas the majority consider them to favor narrow interests, particularly political parties and powerful economic groups.

These findings underscore the need to strengthen public trust through greater transparency, effective accountability mechanisms, and the consistent implementation of anti-corruption policies.

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