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The final chapter summarises the development of how corruption was understood in public debate throughout the various stages of its evolution. It is argued that conceptualisations of corruption in public discourse differ significantly from the legal definition of corruption and that opinions about what corruption actually is remain practically irreconcilable. The chapter notes that the anti-corruption discourse had little long-term impact on the institutional framework. Broader conclusions are made about the political and social consequences of corruption becoming politicised in transitional societies, such as the role public debates on corruption play in creating a more democratic political environment.
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Zurnić, M. (2019). Conclusions: Political Scandals and Political Action. In: Corruption and Democratic Transition in Eastern Europe. Political Corruption and Governance. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90101-5_8
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