Korupce v ČR a Turecku: analýza vývoje a mezinárodních srovnání v letech 2014 až 2024

This bachelor’s thesis focuses on the development and comparative analysis of corruption in the Czech Republic and Turkey between 2014 and 2024. The aim of the thesis is to assess the evolution of perceived corruption and its relationship to the level of democracy, based on internationally recognized indices, including the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Control of Corruption, the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index (EIU), and the V-Dem Index. The comparison of these two countries offers insights into different cultural and political developments that significantly influence the occurrence and progression of corruption. The thesis applies comparative analysis, secondary data analysis, and case studies of selected corruption scandals. The data analysis indicates that the level of corruption in the Czech Republic has remained stable and has even improved in this regard, as reflected by better index scores. In contrast, Turkey shows a declining trend with worsening results. This comparison demonstrates that the Czech Republic consistently achieves better outcomes in international rankings than Turkey. The findings of this thesis may contribute to a deeper understanding of the impact of political events and institutional quality on the level of corruption and the quality of democracy.