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Every governance event classified by the Civica Pulse Beta pipeline. Updated daily.

The Civica Pulse Beta is a real-time governance shock monitor under active validation. Events queued for human review (severe and catastrophic severity tiers, plus events where the classifier didn't reach consensus) do not drive published Pulse scores until a reviewer confirms them. See the Pulse methodology for the full pipeline.
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Including events queued for human review. These do not drive published scores yet.

United KingdomMay 3, 2026Malcolm Offord urged to come clean over claims he bought Reform leadershipCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(dailyrecord.co.uk)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
Allegations that a political figure purchased a party leadership position constitute a documented corruption scandal within a political organization, though the evidence appears limited to claims/urging rather than confirmed wrongdoing.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
Allegations that a political figure purchased a party leadership position constitute a documented corruption scandal affecting party integrity, though the evidence appears limited to claims rather than confirmed findings.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
Allegations that a political figure financially purchased a party leadership position constitute a documented corruption/integrity scandal, though the evidence base appears limited to media claims at this stage.
Confidence 0.64 · RSF 75Major corruption scandal (documented)
IndonesiaMay 3, 2026Bupati Brebes Sebut Presensi Ilegal ASN Bagian dari Korupsi , 3 . 000 Pegawai TerlibatCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(regional.kompas.com)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The Brebes regent publicly identified illegal attendance records by ~3,000 civil servants as a form of corruption, constituting a documented regional corruption scandal.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The Brebes regent publicly identified illegal attendance records by ~3,000 civil servants as a form of corruption, constituting a documented regional corruption scandal.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The Brebes Regent publicly identified illegal attendance (ghost employees) involving ~3,000 civil servants as a corruption issue, constituting a documented regional corruption scandal of notable scale.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 56Major corruption scandal (documented)
SerbiaMay 2, 2026 Orbanomika : Socijalizam za bogate i kapitalizam za siromašne - EkonomijaCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(danas.rs)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline 'Orbánomics: Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor' suggests documented cronyism and economic favoritism under Orbán, which aligns most closely with a corruption/governance scandal, though the body provides minimal detail to confirm severity.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline 'Orbánomics: Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor' describes a documented pattern of crony capitalism and economic favoritism under Orbán, which aligns most closely with a major corruption scandal, though the evidence from this single headline is limited.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline 'Orbánomics: Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor' suggests documented cronyism and economic corruption under Orbán's governance, fitting a corruption scandal framing, though the source body provides minimal detail to confirm specifics.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 50Major corruption scandal (documented)
RussiaMay 2, 2026Коррупционный скандал на Украине : последние новостиCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(iz.ru)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline references a corruption scandal in Ukraine, but the source (iz.ru, a Russian state media outlet) and lack of substantive detail make it difficult to assess the scale or credibility of the event, warranting a low-confidence moderate classification.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline references a corruption scandal in Ukraine, but the source (iz.ru, a Russian state outlet) and lack of substantive detail make it difficult to assess severity or verify the event's authenticity, warranting a low-confidence moderate classification.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline references a corruption scandal in Ukraine, but the source (iz.ru, a Russian state media outlet) and lack of substantive detail make it difficult to assess scope or credibility, warranting a low-confidence moderate classification.
Confidence 0.19 · RSF 33Major corruption scandal (documented)
AlbaniaMay 2, 2026Reflektohen denoncimet e PD , IDU miraton rezolutën për Shqipërinë : Korrupsioni dhe krimi në nivelet më të larta po bllokojnë integrimin në BECorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(balkanweb.com) - Mediu në IDU : Shqipëria në udhëkryq , korrupsioni sistemik dhe integrimi drejt BE i vonuar (balkanweb.com)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The IDU resolution reflecting PD denunciations documents systemic corruption and organized crime at the highest levels in Albania as blocking EU integration, constituting a documented major corruption scandal at the international political level.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The IDU resolution reflecting PD denunciations documents systemic corruption and organized crime at the highest levels in Albania as blocking EU integration, constituting a documented major corruption scandal at the political level.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The IDU resolution reflecting PD allegations documents systemic corruption and organized crime at the highest levels in Albania as blocking EU integration, constituting a documented major corruption scandal at the political level.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 64Major corruption scandal (documented)
AlbaniaMay 2, 2026Rezoluta e IDU për Shqipërinë : Integrimi në BE i marrë peng nga qeveria , korrupsioni dhe krimi në nivelet më të lartaCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(24-ore.com)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
An IDU resolution condemning Albania's government for high-level corruption and crime obstructing EU integration constitutes a documented major corruption scandal finding at the highest levels of government.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
An IDU resolution condemning Albania's government for corruption and crime at the highest levels blocking EU integration constitutes a documented major corruption scandal finding, though the source is a political resolution rather than a judicial or investigative body.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The IDU resolution on Albania documents high-level corruption and crime holding EU integration hostage, constituting a documented major corruption scandal at the highest government levels.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 64Major corruption scandal (documented)
GreeceMay 2, 2026tagesschau : Σκάνδαλα συγκλονίζουν την ελληνική κυβέρνησηCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(tribune.gr)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline references scandals shaking the Greek government, which fits a documented corruption scandal, though the body provides minimal detail to confirm scope or severity.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline translates to 'Scandals shake the Greek government,' indicating a documented corruption or misconduct scandal affecting the Greek government, though the body provides minimal detail to assess full severity.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline translates to 'Scandals shake the Greek government,' indicating a major corruption or misconduct scandal affecting the Greek government, though the sparse body text provides limited detail to confirm scope or severity.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 65Major corruption scandal (documented)
AlbaniaMay 2, 2026IDU : Korrupsioni dhe kapja e shtetit pengojnë integrimin e Shqipërisë në BECorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(24-ore.com)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline reports that corruption and state capture are obstructing Albania's EU integration, indicating a documented major corruption scandal/state capture problem flagged by an international body (IDU), fitting the corruption_scandal category at moderate severity.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline reports that corruption and state capture are obstructing Albania's EU integration, indicating a documented major corruption scandal/systemic issue flagged by IDU, fitting the corruption_scandal category at moderate severity.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
The headline reports that corruption and state capture are hindering Albania's EU integration, indicating a documented major corruption problem obstructing governance and reform, fitting the corruption scandal category.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 64Major corruption scandal (documented)
UkraineApr 30, 2026СМИ : британский депутат оказывал юридические услуги компании , принадлежащей олигархам из РФCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(eurointegration.com.ua)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A British MP allegedly providing legal services to a company owned by Russian oligarchs constitutes a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-level public official.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A British MP allegedly providing legal services to a company owned by Russian oligarchs constitutes a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-level public official.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A UK MP allegedly providing legal services to a company owned by Russian oligarchs constitutes a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-level public official.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 55Major corruption scandal (documented)
UkraineApr 30, 2026Депутат з Британії Джефрі Кокс надавав юридичні послуги підсанкційним олігархам РФ Фрідману та АвенуCorruption ControlModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(zn.ua) - Європарламент закликав ЄС доєднатися до трибуналу проти Путіна і ввести його в дію (uainfo.org) - Європарламент підтримав створення спецтрибуналу для Росії – санкції проти РФ (obozrevatel.com)

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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A UK MP (Geoffrey Cox) allegedly provided legal services to sanctioned Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven, constituting a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-profile public official circumventing sanctions.
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Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A UK MP (Geoffrey Cox) allegedly provided legal services to sanctioned Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven, constituting a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-level public official circumventing sanctions.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Major corruption scandal (documented)
Corruption ControlModerate − · -3
A British MP (Geoffrey Cox) allegedly providing legal services to sanctioned Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven constitutes a documented corruption/conflict-of-interest scandal involving a high-level public official.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 55Major corruption scandal (documented)