As far-right parties continue to gain political traction in Europe, the European Commission's move to withhold EU funds from member states Hungary and Poland is a reminder of how democratic freedoms are under threat in the ever-changing landscape of EU politics.
In particular, ongoing political tensions between the EU and Poland over LGBTQ+ rights demonstrate the limitations of the commission's ability to protect democratic standards and promote EU values on the ground.
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Johanna Bankston MSc is the human rights research officer for Artistic Freedom Initiative.