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The values the EU holds so dear — justice, transparency, and democracy — are only as strong as its own commitment to upholding them

How does the EU itself do on rule of law?

Rule of Law

EU Political

by Alejandro Tauber, Amsterdam, October 30, 2024, 10:50:54 AM

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The values the EU holds so dear — justice, transparency, and democracy — are only as strong as its own commitment to upholding them

The European Union prides itself on rule of law, branding it as a foundational value that binds its member states into a cohesive, democratic bloc — yet it leaves itself out of its yearly rule-of-law report.

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Rule of Law EU Political

Author Bio

Alejandro Tauber is Publisher of EUobserver. He is Ecuadorian, German, and American, but lives in Amsterdam. His background is in tech and science reporting, and was previously editor at VICE's Motherboard and publisher of TNW.