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Public attitudes toward corruption in Albania indicate a slight improvement in moral rejection of corrupt practices, while simultaneously revealing a high level of susceptibility to engagement in corruption under pressure.<\/p>\n

Data from the Corruption Monitoring System (CMS 2025) show that 69% of citizens consider bribery unacceptable<\/strong>, marking a 4-percentage-point increase compared to 2023. However, 31% of respondents continue to view corruption as acceptable<\/strong>, which, in population projections, translates into approximately 733,627 adult citizens<\/strong> who justify bribery under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the corruption susceptibility index indicates that 56% of citizens are classified as susceptible to corruption<\/strong>, meaning they are likely to compromise their values when faced with pressure. Meanwhile, 18% are classified as not susceptible<\/strong>, while 26% display mixed behavior<\/strong>, oscillating between rejecting and justifying corruption depending on the context.<\/p>\n

These findings suggest that although public awareness and critical attitudes toward corruption have strengthened, a significant portion of society remains vulnerable to practical pressures and situational incentives. Strengthening institutional integrity and reducing opportunities for corrupt exchanges remain essential to translating moral rejection into consistent anti-corruption behavior.<\/p>\n

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Public attitudes toward corruption in Albania indicate a slight improvement in moral rejection of corrupt practices, while simultaneously revealing a high level of susceptibility to engagement in corruption under pressure. Data from the Corruption Monitoring System (CMS 2025) show that 69% of citizens consider bribery unacceptable, marking a 4-percentage-point increase compared to 2023. 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