Breakthrough in Poland: European Commission Ends Article 7 Procedure as New Government Promises Rule of Law Reforms

Poland has taken steps to improve the state of the rule of law in the country, and as a result, the European Commission has announced its intention to end the Article 7 procedure initiated against Poland in 2017. This decision comes after a thorough analysis of the rule of law situation in Poland, with the Commission concluding that there is no longer a clear risk of serious violations of the rule of law.

The Article 7 procedure is a serious and exceptional process that can lead to the suspension of a country’s voting rights in the Council of EU member states. In Poland’s case, the procedure was activated by the EU Commission in response to concerns about the independence of the judiciary and other rule of law issues.

Following recent parliamentary elections in Poland, where an opposition coalition led by Donald Tusk emerged victorious, the new government expressed its commitment to improving the rule of law situation in the country. The Minister of Justice presented plans to reform