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Italy's ruling party rejects EU Commission warning on media freedom

The Commission identified concerns about "undue political influence" over Italy's public broadcaster, pointing to issues about how its leadership is appointed.

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Does the European Commission enforce rule of law in Hungary?

Hungary together with Slovakia and Italy, has come under fire over its continued decline in democratic standards, according to the latest rule of law report released this week by the European Commission.

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Brussels berates Italy, Hungary and Slovakia for rule-of-law decline

The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom.

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Plans for Spain’s first national civil war museum stall

Socialist government in fight to impose Historical Memory Law in region earmarked for the new museum.

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What do the centre-right EPP group's new members want?

The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) accepted new members on Tuesday (18 June) during its constitutive meeting.

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From prison to EU Parliament: Meet the jailed MEPs

Freshly elected Ilaria Salis and Fredi Beleri may prove a thorn in the side of Hungary and Albania, as supposedly political charges raise questions over the rule of law.

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European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 20 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

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Poland exits Article 7, the EU's special procedure on rule of law

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to restore the rule of law and reset relations between Warsaw and Brussels.

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Brussels moves to close rule of law procedure against Poland

The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.

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Is the credibility of European institutions at stake?

To improve the reputation of European institutions, an inter-institutional ethics body has been set up and Parliament's Rules of Procedure have been amended. However, experts claim this is not enough.

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Euroviews. In the EU, rule of law backsliding keeps weakening our democracies

Even in countries with strong democratic traditions, there are serious threats to the institutions, processes and freedoms that underpin free and open societies. And if left unchecked, the damage to democracy may be all but impossible to reverse, Eleanor Brooks and Jonathan Day write.

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Ukraine's accession could cost €136 billion to EU budget: Report

Ukraine's potential accession into the European Union could have an impact of between €110 billion and €136 billion on the bloc's seven-year budget, according to a new report by the Bruegel think tank.

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Breaking down the €137 billion that Brussels has unfrozen for Poland

The European Commission approved on Thursday the release of up to €137 billion in funds for Poland that had been frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Here's what the big number means – and hides.

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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.

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Poland pitches exit of Article 7 as Brussels hails 'positive dynamic'

Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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MEPs grill Commissioners over 'background deal' with Viktor Orbán

Members of the European Parliament spent Wednesday afternoon grilling three Commissioners over what they described as a "background deal" with Viktor Orbán to release frozen EU funds.

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