France, Feb. 12 -- Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a troubling global trend, with France among the countries experiencing a decline in its ranking.

France has long been a champion of democratic values and transparency, but the latest slip in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) last year has highlighted areas where progress is needed.

Released this Tuesday, the anti-corruption watchdog's latest report covering 2024 shows France's score dropping by four points to 67, placing it 25th globally.

While this signals challenges, it also presents an opportunity for the country to renew its commitment to accountability and reform.

France is not alone in facing these hurdles as...