By Yasmine EDDAM
17 April 2025
The fight against corruption, once often confined to national borders and issues of public morality, has undergone profound change. Today, it is part of a dense, complex and resolutely international legal framework. Understanding this arsenal of rules and the institutions that oversee their application has become essential, not only for lawyers, but also for any economic player keen to secure its activities and comply with its obligations. Standards no longer just come from Paris; they also emanate from Brussels, Geneva and New York. This article takes you on an exploration of this standards landscape. We begin by examining the major impetus provided by international and European organisations, which have largely shaped our current law. We will then look in detail at French legislation, whether contained in the Criminal Code or in more specific texts, including tax legislation. Finally, we will present the main institutional players, in particular the...
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