EU Welcomes Poland's New Plan to Address Rule of Law Concerns
The European Union expresses optimism over Poland's proposed reforms to restore democratic standards, potentially ending years of disputes.
- Senior EU officials welcome Poland's government action plan to address democratic backsliding, signaling a potential end to the Article 7 legal wrangling.
- Poland's new centrist government proposes reforms to resolve EU's rule of law concerns, aiming to unlock billions in frozen EU funds.
- Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presents the action plan in Brussels, emphasizing Poland's commitment to restoring the rule of law.
- The EU's positive response to Poland's efforts marks a significant shift in relations after years of tension under the previous nationalist government.
- The closure of the Article 7 procedure against Poland could lead to the country regaining a leading role in the EU, with implications for its support of Ukraine.