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The Three ‘Bad Guys’ of the EU Rule of Law Assessment

According to the new Rule of Law Report released by the European Commission on 24 July, Italy, Hungary, and Slovakia performed poorly regarding the continued decline in democratic standards threatening the effective prosecution of corruption, the independence of the judicial…
Gergely Dobozi, senior research fellow, Danube Institute

The EU’s Rule of Law Trilemma Grips the Entire Continent

‘The rule of law’s conceptional imperfection makes it a perfect weapon, horribile dictu, a substantive lawfare.’…

Poland: One of the Good Boys Again?

‘The unfreezing of funds is a turning point in the EU⁠–⁠Poland relationship—one that had become very strained in recent years—and of course a major political success for the new cabinet. But that is not the only reason why the Commission…

Slovakia Could be Next in Brussels’ Rule of Law Crusade

According to POLITICO, Slovakia may soon find itself undergoing a rule of law procedure, possibly leading to the European Commission deciding to freeze EU funds due to the Central European state. The contrasting paths of Robert Fico and Donald Tusk…

Brussels Threatens Hungary: No Recovery Funds until ‘Specific’ Reforms

Didier Reynders told the European Parliament that Hungary will not receive any funds from the Recovery Fund until specific reforms are enacted. The challenge for Hungary lies in the continual imposition of new conditions by Brussels, some of which are…
Ryszard Czarnecki Polish MEP ECR

‘Preparing for a key role for conservatism in the European Parliament is essential’ — An Interview with Polish MEP Ryszard Czarnecki

In essence, Europe needs Poland and Hungary, Polish MEP Ryszard Czarnecki argues. An interview about double standards, rule of law concerns about the Tusk administration, and the key role of conservative journalists and experts in the conservative European realignment….

European Parliament Prepares ‘Frontal Attack’ on Viktor Orbán

The European Parliament is threatening to revoke Hungary’s voting rights, with 120 MEPs petitioning for the launching of the next level Article 7 proceedings against Hungary ahead of a key EU summit in February….
Jean-François Millet: Noonday Rest (1866)

Rule of Law Report 2023: While Hungary Is Under Fire, Do Its Neighbours Feel the Heat?

While Hungary has been declared to be the rule of law black sheep not only of the Carpathian Basin, but of the whole of Europe, Brussels has in fact found plenty of issues with other Members States as well in…
Valentin de Boulogne: The Cardsharps

Some Thoughts on the ‘Rule of Manipulation’

Reflections on how the European Commission selectively applies the rule of law conditionality procedure and manipulates public perception in this regard….
A witches kitchen

2023 Rule of Law Report on Hungary: a ‘Brussels Cookbook’ of Narratives

While many had hoped for a more balanced portrayal of Hungary’s legal system and reforms, the report still appears to maintain a negative image of the country….

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