The rapporteur highlights the fact that corruption in the public and private sectors perpetuates and increases inequalities and discrimination when it comes to equal enjoyment of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It is now accepted that acts of corruption and human rights violations involve a misuse of power, lack of accountability and various forms of discrimination, while also undermining economic development.
The coherence between internal and external policies is essential if the EU to be credible. The highest levels of accountability and transparency in external aid and public budgets are vital when it comes to the EU budget and external aid. Moreover, the rapporteur stressed that EU enterprises should fulfil their corporate responsibility to respect human rights in line with the UN's guiding principles.