The European Commission has criticized Spain for failing to implement a national anti-corruption strategy, underlining the high risks in this area.

The European Commission's report on the rule of law highlights the risks of corruption in Spain and criticizes the government for lacking a national anti-corruption strategy. It also calls for speeding up corruption investigations and reforming electoral laws. Perceptions of corruption have increased significantly during the coalition government's term in office, and businesses see corruption as a major problem. The Commission stresses the importance of efficiency in handling corruption cases and the need to complete judicial reforms.