Three EP Committees confirm Irish EU Commissioner-designate Michael McGrath
Based on the EP committee recommendations, the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group chairs) is set to…
EESC: Annual Conference on Fundamental rights and the Rule of Law: Five years of civil society perspectives
06/11/2024 This page is also available in: FR EESC, VMA22 and online, Rue Belliard 99,...
Main results of the EU Justice Council, 11 October 2024
At the EU Justice Council meeting in Luxembourg, justice ministers addressed the fight against impunity in the context of Russia's…
Hungary’s EU Presidency: Viktor Orbán at the EU Parliament plenary debate (updated)
MEPs discuss with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the programme for Hungary’s six-month EU Council Presidency, which started on 1…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 24 September 2024
EU Ministers heard a presentation on the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency and started preparations for the October European…
Background on the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels on 24 September 2024
In public session, the Hungarian presidency will present the priorities for its term of office. Ministers will start preparations for the…
EU signs Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Today, EU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparceny, Věra Jourová signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and human rights, democracy…
EESC hearing: Prison and detention conditions in Europe
Hearing of the Fundamental rights and Rule of law Group 19 June 2024 This page...
Main results of the EU Justice Council, updated 14 June 2024
The Belgian EU presidency informed ministers about one of its political priorities, the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime,…
EU Justice Scoreboard 2024: Improved perception of judicial independence
The 2024 Scoreboard includes new figures on accessibility of justice, such as on the accessibility to justice professions for persons with…
Rule of law in Poland: EU General Court dismisses actions by organisations of European judges
EU General Court: The actions brought by organisations of European judges against the Council decision approving the recovery and resilience…
Rule of Law: EU Commission closes critical treaty procedure against Poland
The Commission considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in…
Background brief on the EU General Affairs Council Brussels, 21 May 2024
The EU General Council will take stock of developments regarding the Article 7(1) TEU procedure concerning Poland. As part of the…
Rule of Law: EU Commission intends to close suspension procedure for Poland
Accoridng to the European Commission, there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of…
Rule of Law in Hungary: EU Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”
A new resolution on the state of EU values in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and…
The Future of the Single Market with Enrico Letta – EU Parliament discussion
In June 2023, Mr Letta was appointed by the European Council to draft an independent high-level report on the future…
Haiti: EEAS Spokesperson on the political and security situation
The European Union welcomes the important progress achieved at Monday’s meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, between Haitian political forces and international…
Main results of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council on 5 March 2024
The Belgian presidency gave an update on one of its priority issues for its 6-month term: fighting drug trafficking and…
Breakthrough: Poland’s efforts to restore rule of law to unlock up to €137bn in EU funds
Today, the European Commission has adopted two legal acts that will pave the way for Poland to access up to €137 billion…
Main results of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council, 13 February 2024
The EU-Armenia Partnership Council met for the fifth time in Brussels on 13 February 2024. It was chaired by the High Representative…
Sweden: New development cooperation strategy focuses on defenders of democracy and independent journalists
The Swedish Government has adopted a new five-year strategy for development cooperation for human rights and freedoms, democracy and the…
Venezuela: EEAS Spokesperson on banning opposition politicians
The European Union is very concerned by recent developments in Venezuela and the Supreme Court’s ratification of the disqualification of…
Main results: General Affairs Council, 29 January 2024
In the context of the General Affairs Council, the presidency will focus on protecting democracy, strengthening the rule of law…
Sarajevo: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Mark Rutte, Andrej Plenković and Borjana Krišto
Today, we have discussed, with the different authorities, the next steps to take. There is more work to be done.…
Slovakia: EU Parliament concerned about deteriorating rule of law
With 496 votes for, 70 against and 64 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution questioning Slovakia’s ability to fight…
Bangladesh: EU HR on the parliamentary elections
The EU welcomes the agreement of the authorities to make public the upcoming report and recommendations of the EU Election…
EU Commission considers that Hungary’s judicial reform addressed deficiencies in judicial independence
Today, the European Commission adopts two decisions regarding Hungary and the rule of law situation in the country. One relates…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 12 December 2023
Brussels, 12 December 2023 December European Council Ministers prepared for the European Council meeting on...
Mali: EU Council renews restrictive measures for a further year
The 5 individuals currently targeted under the sanctions regime for obstructing the political transition in Mali are subject to an asset…
EESC: Annual Conference on Fundamental rights and the Rule of Law: Civil Society’s Take on the 2023 Rule of Law Report
The EESC FRRL Group's annual conference will provide a platform for debate of the European Commission's fourth Report on the…
Briefing on the EU Parliament Plenary Session 16-19 October 2023
MEPs to discuss the despicable terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel +++ A long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs +++ 2023 Sakharov…
Main results of the General Affairs Council on 19 September 2023
The Council discussed a request by Spain to include Catalan, Basque and Galician in Regulation No 1/1958, which governs the EU’s language…
Rule of Law: EU Commission formally closes the CVM for Bulgaria and Romania
Today, the European Commission formally closes the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) for Bulgaria and Romania. The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism had been…
EU-ASEAN: Speech by EU HRVP Borrell at the Ministerial Meeting in Indonesia
International law is often violated. It is being violated by the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the European Union is…
Main results: General Affairs Council, 10 July 2023
The presidency presented its plans for work on the evaluation of the Council’s annual rule of law dialogue announced in…
Rule of Law Report: Progress on many recommendations, but more action needed
Today's package includes a Communication examining the situation in the EU as a whole and 27 country chapters looking at significant developments in every…
Agenda highlights: EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council, 26 June 2023
The tenth meeting of the EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council will take place in Luxembourg on 26 June, and will be chaired by…
Stockholm Symposium on Democracy and the Rule of Law
21 – 22 June 2023, 12:00 Scandinavian XPO Stockholm, Sweden Democracy and the rule of...
Agenda highlights: General Affairs Council, 30 May 2023
Brussels, 24 May 2023 June European Council Ministers will start preparations for the European Council...
EU Commissioner Reynders in Malta for a country visit to discuss the 2022 Rule of Law Report
Brussels, 26 April 2023 Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, will travel to Valletta, Malta on 27...
French Minister of State for Europe to visit Hungary to discuss rule of law
Paris, 19 April 2023 Laurence Boone, Minister of State for Europe, attached to the Minister...
Civil society support and funding in the areas of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy
This page is also available in: fr 04/04/2023 EESC, Rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels Belgium...
Main results: General Affairs Council, 21 March 2023
Brussels, 21 March 2023 EU-UK relations The Council adopted two decisions related to the Windsor Framework,...
Georgia: French Foreign minister Colonna meets with President Zourabichvili
Paris, 13 March 2023 On March 13, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna...
EU Commissioner Reynders travels to Moldova to discuss rule of law reforms
Brussels, 1 March 2023 Today and tomorrow, 1-2 March, Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, will be...
EU HR on the situation in Zimbabwe
Brussels, 28 February 2023 The European Union (EU) reiterates its ambition to continue developing a...
Lithuania/Latvia: EU Commissioner Reynders to discuss the targeted support to Ukraine and the 2022 Rule of Law Report
Brussels, 8 February 2023 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, to...
Rule of law: MEPs warn that EU values are still deteriorating
Brussels, 6 February 2023 Country-specific recommendations and focus on specific problematic areas are welcome improvements...
Serbia: EU HRVP Borrell met with the First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Dačić
Brussels, 24 January 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell met with the First Deputy Prime...
Ukraine: EEAS Spokesperson on the appointments of High Council of Justice members
Brussels, 13 January 2023 The EU welcomes Ukraine’s recent significant efforts in consolidating the rule...