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Eastern EU will fail to implement whistleblower rules

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EASTERN EUROPE

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are under pressure to adopt whistleblower legislation in order to combat the misuse of EU funds and other breaches of EU law. In…

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

EU threatens Slovakia with rule-of-law sanctions

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EASTERN EUROPE

The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…

Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Czech EU commissioner will not let up on rule of law

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CZECH/EU

The appointment of a Czech commissioner to oversee the rule of law in the EU.

London may seek to slow UK-EU regulatory divergence

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UK/EU

The bill lays down that all EU-derived ‘secondary’ legislation be reviewed or revoked by the end of 2023. The bill encapsulates consecutive Conservative governments' efforts to…

Compromise is likely over Polish judicial reforms

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POLAND

Turbulent times for Poland’s courts.

Prospects for eastern EU in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Governments have been able to address public demands for economic growth, physical and social security, and to generate ideological support from social-conservative…

The EU’s grand coalition on climate is in peril

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EU

The vote came against the backdrop of growing opposition from centre-right politicians over the law and green deal more broadly. The NRL passed with significant amendments, which…

Ruling Polish party can push through judicial reforms

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POLAND

After the October parliamentary elections, the Law and Justice (PiS) government has sharpened its position against the judiciary. Now that it has taken control of the…