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EU commission launches probe into Polish law seeking to block politicians from public office for alleged pro-Russia activities
Also in this newsletter: how domestic wrangling is (still) holding back Poland’s EU funds
Commission vice-president welcomes ‘step forward’ but warns of outstanding reforms needed for Budapest to unlock funding
Vetoes of corporate tax directive and Ukraine funding lifted, underscoring Orbán’s need for EU money
Several unanimity decisions are being held hostage by Budapest
ECJ ruling deals a blow to European Commission’s crackdown on aggressive tax planning
Advocates of judicial overhaul say judges over-reach their authority as critics fear threat to democracy
The European Commission must stay tough on internal threats to democracy
Finance minister optimistic agreement can be reached on rule-of-law reforms to access first tranche by year’s end
Viktor Orban’s pro-Russian tendencies in the war in Ukraine are out of line with democracies worldwide
Brussels kick-starts formal process that could lead to withholding of funds
The Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy more quickly if inflation does not calm down
Ruling allows Brussels to suspend funds for Hungary and Poland
Decision will allow European Commission to withhold funds from member states for rule-of-law violations
Disciplinary chamber for judiciary has been flashpoint between Warsaw and EU
Berlin under fire for failing to expedite arms export procedures
Justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro’s stance towards Brussels puts him at odds with PM Mateusz Morawiecki
Justice commissioner threatens legal action if Bucharest does not comply with EU top court rulings
Protecting the EU legal order is a big test for Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels’ decision to instigate infringement procedure is latest escalation in rule of law battles with Warsaw
Economics commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discusses possible sequels to the EU’s recovery fund
Ziobro says Warsaw could suspend budget contributions if Brussels withholds funds as part of dispute
Heated legal wrangling with Brussels means tens of billions of euros unlikely to be disbursed this year
Legal opinion by advocate general recommends countries’ claim should be dismissed
The reinstatement of top judges is one of the remaining sticking points as talks inch forward
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