BAK News

Korean Anti-Corruption Civil Rights Commission at BAK

BAK News — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200

A delegation from the Anti-Corruption Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) of the Republic of Korea visited the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) on 4 May 2026.

Visit to the BAK by a delegation of the Lithuanian Special Investigation Service (STT)

BAK News — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200

On 28 and 29 April 2026, the Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Lithuanian Special Investigation Service (STT). The professional exchange focused in particular on the promotion of international cooperation as well as parallels in investigative work and anti-corruption measures, resources available to the two authorities, structure and communication.

Austria celebrates 70 years as a member of the Council of Europe

BAK News — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0200

On 16 April 2026, Austria marked a significant milestone: the 70th anniversary of its accession to the Council of Europe. This anniversary underscores Austria’s role as a reliable partner committed to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Czech delegation visits BAK

BAK News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200

On 9 April 2026, the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) welcomed a seven-member delegation of the National Centre for the Fight against Organised Crime (NCOZ) from the Czech Republic. The Austrian and Czech liaison officers also attended the meeting.

BAK at 2026 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum in Paris

BAK News — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200

From 23 to 27 March 2026, representatives of the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) attended the OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum in Paris. The forum was held under the theme ‘The Integrity Advantage: Powering Competitiveness and Prosperity’ and provided a platform for discussions on current developments and challenges in the international fight against corruption.

Austria improves from 25th to 21st rank in Corruption Perceptions Index

BAK News — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100

The NGO Transparency International ranks Austria in the 21st place in the new Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published on 10 February 2026, of a total of 182 participating countries. Last year, Austria finished 25th.

Moldovan and Norwegian delegations visit BAK

BAK News — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:33:00 +0100

On 27 January 2026, a delegation from the Republic of Moldova and a delegation from Norway visited the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) as part of a study visit. The visit focused on the exchange of best of integrity measures, and in particular the Austrian Network of Integrity Officers (Integritätsbeauftragtennetzwerk or IBN).

Austria sets international milestone – UNCAC Resolution adopted

BAK News — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100

The world's largest anti-corruption conference CoSP held from 15 to 19 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, unanimously adopted a resolution on corruption prevention and integrity promotion among children and young people, tabled by Austria, Slovenia and Chile.

CoSP in Doha: In corruption prevention, BAK focuses on youth work

BAK News — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:52:00 +0100

After three days at the world's largest anti-corruption conference (CoSP) in Doha, Qatar, the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) draws a first positive balance.

BAK at CoSP in Doha

BAK News — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:23:00 +0100

15 December 2025 marks the start of the five-day 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Doha, Qatar. The event is the largest global anti-corruption conference, with participants from 191 country delegations.

BAK at 24th EPAC/EACN Annual Conference in The Hague

BAK News — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:03:00 +0100

The 24th Annual Conference and General Assembly of European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and European contact-point network against corruption (EACN) took place in The Hague, Netherlands on 24 and 25 November 2025. The Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) was represented at a high level.

BAK delegation at OECD WP-PIAC working meeting in Paris

BAK News — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0100

On 13 and 14 November 2025, the meeting of the OECD Working Party of Senior Public Integrity Officials (WP-PIAC) took place in Paris. More than 120 delegates from OECD member states and partner countries attended the conference, including a delegation from the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK).

BAK at 14th IACA Assembly of Parties

BAK News — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0100

On 4 November 2025, the 14th Assembly of Parties (AoP) of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) took place at Vienna International Centre (VIC). Together with the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) was also part of the Austrian delegation.

BAK delegation at ENPE General Assembly

BAK News — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:49:00 +0100

This year's plenary meeting of the European Network for Public Ethics (ENPE) took place in Budapest on 16 and 17 October 2025. The meeting focused on the topic of ‘Control and monitoring of conflicts of interest to combat corruption’ in the public sector. The Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) was represented by a delegation.

Trinational team at UNCAC resolution negotiations

BAK News — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0100

As part of the preparations for the next Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) from 15 to 19 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, the first informal meetings with the UNCAC States Parties took place from 21 to 24 October 2025 at Vienna International Centre (VIC).

BAK at EU Network against Corruption

BAK News — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:23:00 +0100

On 15 October 2025, the European Commission hosted the third plenary meeting of the EU Network against Corruption in Brussels. The main topic was strengthening the link between integrity, transparency and competitiveness. A delegation from the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) was represented at the event.

Expert exchange on whistleblower protection

BAK News — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:47:00 +0100

On 16 October 2025, a professional online exchange took place between the whistleblower office of the Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) and the external reporting office of the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK).