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Oh a lot of northern european countries genuinely do not believe there's corruption in their political systems. And it's because, for the most part, they can't actually see its effects. Yeah, Deutsche Bank being bailed out after absconding with I dunno how many times the yearly GDP of Germany in cash has huge implications for the country as a whole. But the local mayor pocketing the money that was meant for child care and hospital equipment is something that is much closer to everyday life.
you should see some of the faces people make when i refer to those parasitic consultants that plague the public sector as corruption. A lot of times people think I'm being hyperbolic, but I genuinely think those types of partnership is as damaging as a public official just pocketing the money that was supposed to go to a project. Coincidentally, those consultants are also the main reason why all public projects cost infinitely more up here than anywhere else.
Seems like such a no-brainer, especially when the officials in charge are always revealed to be friends with the consulting firms. But I would say most public procurement is atleast somewhat corrupt. People should read about the New Karolinska Hospital in Sweden. It's the most expensive hospital ever built, and I think you can guess why.