The European Commission on Wednesday (23 July) released its annual reports on the justice and home affairs situation in Bulgaria and Romania, criticising the two countries for their persistent corruption problems. But the tone of the criticism, notably towards Bulgaria, was considerably softer than in a previously circulated draft version of the documents.
Brussels also stopped short of activating a so-called safeguard clause that would have resulted in a refusal to recognise decisions ...
Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member
Already a member? Login here