Reynders intends to continue rule of law procedure in Poland, Hungary
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During his Wednesday hearing in the European Parliament, the candidate for EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders informed MEPs from the Committee on Civil Liberties that he intended to continue the procedure regarding the rule of law in Poland and Hungary.
“The rule of law mechanism will be a key issue and the EC also has a set of measures on the rule of law. Article 7 has been launched for some countries. In the case of Poland – by the European Commission, in the case of Hungary – by the European Parliament. We will continue this procedure,” he pointed out.
The candidate added that the conditionality of disbursing funds from the EU budget may be an additional measure. The disbursement of those funds would become dependent on countries’ compliance with the rule of law.
(PAP)
