Business Corruption in Slovenia
Corruption is a risk for businesses operating in Slovenia. The overlap between business and politics has a particularly damaging effect on public procurement. Many public officials engage in corruption with impunity, and corruption scandals recently culminated in political instability and the eventual fall of the government. Slovenia's
Criminal Code
establishes a strong legal framework to mitigate corruption, criminalising extortion,
passive
and
active bribery
and
money laundering
, among other offences. However, enforcement is limited. Even though facilitation payments,
gifts
and hospitality (with the intent of gaining an advantage) are criminalised, businesses perceive
bribery
as an established way of doing business in Slovenia.
December 2015
GAN Integrity Solutions
