Now playing Next Europe News EU Policy. Court of auditors slams horse-trading with Orbán over rule of law Brussels efforts to coax back wayward members like Poland and Hungary are far from foolproof, the budget watchdog said. 22/02/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Slovak president tests government's move to oust anti-graft prosecutor A new legislation fast-tracked through parliament and approved earlier this month would abolish the special prosecutor’s office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized crime and extremism. 17/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs voice alarm over 'worrying' rule-of-law decline in Greece Members of the European Parliament approved on Wednesday a critical resolution about the "worrying" decline of the rule of law in Greece, pointing the finger at Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels launches legal action against Hungary over 'sovereignty law' The European Commission launched on Wednesday legal action against Hungary over the passing of the so-called "sovereignty law." 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission won't yet trigger 'nuclear option' against Hungary The European Commission will not push forward Article 7, the so-called nuclear option, against Hungary over breaches of fundamental rights until there is a strong majority in favour among member states. 29/01/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News 120 MEPs demand Hungary be stripped of its voting rights A cross-party coalition of 120 Members of the European Parliament demand Hungary be stripped of its voting rights over the country's democratic backsliding and Viktor Orbán's "unacceptable" use of veto power. 12/01/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Hungary gets €10 billion in frozen EU funds amid Orbán's threats The European Commission allowed on Wednesday the release of €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, almost a year after the money was frozen over the country's failure to address persistent rule-of-law concerns. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels could soon unblock €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary The European Commission is preparing to adopt next month a decision that could unblock up to €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which has been denied the cash over persistent rule-of-law concerns. 30/11/2023
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Now playing Next Poland Euroviews. Are Polish elections taking place on a (grossly) uneven playing field? The ruling authoritarians have fundamentally subverted democracy, including the electoral process. For the democratic opposition to win, it will almost take a miracle, Wojciech Sadurski writes. 27/09/2023
Now playing Next Zimbabwe Euroviews. In Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF are trying to steal the election again It is imperative that the EU, UK, US and other democratic voices help Zimbabwe stand tall and show the rest of Africa that the retreat of democracy is not inevitable, Lord Oates writes. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU Parliament urges full-scale observation mission for Polish election The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a resolution about the upcoming general election in Poland. 11/07/2023
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