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US withdraws from Greco anti-corruption monitoring body
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The United States formally notified the Council of Europe that it was leaving the Group of States against Corruption, saying membership no longer provided tangible national-security benefits.
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The United States formally notified the Group of States against Corruption that it was leaving the organization.
“The US formally notified the Strasbourg-based organization on Monday that it was leaving the Group of States against Corruption”
AllegedA US State Department spokesperson said Greco membership does not provide tangible benefits to US national security.
“does not provide tangible benefits to US national security”
Greco membership requires an annual financial contribution from member states.
“membership, which carries an annual financial contribution”