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EU Members Face Downgrade on
World Economics Governance Index


 
17 October 2025
 
On the World Economics Governance Index, the ratings of 23 out of 27 EU members declined over the last decade. This reflects worsening scores across data reflecting corruption, rule of law, press freedom and political rights.

Largest Declines in Governance in the EU 2015-2025
Index: 0-100. 0=Poor, 100=As good as it gets
EU Members Face Downgrade on - World Economics Governance Index
EU Members Face Downgrade on - World Economics Governance Index


Most EU members, however, retained reasonably high and stable Governance characteristics. The exceptions are Malta, Poland, Cyprus and Hungary. All saw sharp declines over the last decade. More remarkably, Malta, Cyprus and Poland were all consequently downgraded to B-grade on the Index. Austria experienced a similar rating decline, but it was not downgraded due to its already strong Governance rating in 2015.
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