CEE: Premature celebrations over diluted rule of law conditionality

Despite offering few details on the mechanism linking European Union (EU) funding with the rule of law, the recent deal on the 2021-2027 budget and recovery fund still raises the probability of financial penalties to countries with perceived rule of law deficiencies, most notably Hungary and Poland. A more specific proposal for the implementation of […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Igor Matovic is expected to survive a vote of no confidence later this week over accusations of plagiarism. The composition of Croatia’s new cabinet – which must win parliament’s approval by mid-August – suggests policy continuity. Some cabinet changes are expected in Poland as the ruling party gears up to continue with […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE

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