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Up-to-date analysis of the rule of law in Europe in digital and classic publication formats (e.g., essays, infographics, analyses, etc.) promotes an informed and fact-based public debate.

D. Veraldi, Jacquelyn and Guasch, Albert

The Rule of Law Watch - Reforming budget conditionality

Democracy Reporting International, 2026

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A distorted, glitch-effect image of a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales, overlaid with a warning triangle, an exclamation mark, and a large "5", on a black background with digital static, in a blue-purple tint.

D. Veraldi, Jacquelyn

The price of non-compliance: Strengthening rule of law conditionality under the next MFF

Democracy Reporting International, 2026

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A flat-design graphic of a blue pillar topped with a euro symbol, encircled by EU gold stars, with a set of scales and a folder of documents beside it.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Magyar’s Rule of Law Chainsaw Risks Cutting Down the Roots

Visegrad / Insight, 2026

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A man in dark formal wear speaking at a microphone, with a chainsaw and a gavel/scales of justice faintly overlaid, set against the red-white-green Hungarian flag.

Zgut-Przybylska, Edit and Guasch, Albert

The Rule of Law Watch - For Péter Magyar, the sky seems to be the limit.

Democracy Reporting International, 2026

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A distorted, glitch-effect image of a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales, overlaid with a warning triangle, an exclamation mark, and a large "1", on a black background with digital static, in a blue-purple tint.

Stability, renewal or rupture? A comparative analysis of Hungary’s 2026 party programmes

Democracy Reporting International, 2026

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An isometric illustration of a green ballot box with a voting slip and a small lectern, set against the red-white-green Hungarian flag with an outline of Hungary's map overlaid.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Kangaroo Courts and EU Law

Verfassungsblog, 2026

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A statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding broken scales and a sword, set against a cracked-glass effect and the Polish flag, symbolising damage to judicial independence in Poland.

Meyer-Resende, Michael and Tsereteli, Nino

The lie that worked: CDU panic undermines Germany's top court

euobserver, 2025

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A hand striking a gavel down onto a light-blue flag bearing the logo of the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), a German political party.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Der Verfassungsschutz und die roten Linien der Demokratie

Verfassungsblog, 2025

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Yellow caution tape reading "CAUTION" stretched across torn paper revealing the word "DEMOCRACY" underneath.

Skóra, Maria

Poland’s Polarised Presidency

Democracy Reporting International, 2025

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A book titled "Democracy" with a gavel resting on top, laid over a map of Central Europe showing Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and neighbouring countries, in a teal duotone.

Skóra, Maria and Jaraczewski, Jakub

Renewed Justice or Prolonged Gridlock? Analysing Poland’s Presidential Candidates on the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2025

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An isometric illustration of a red-and-grey ballot box with a voting slip, set against a red-and-grey background with an outline of Poland's map overlaid.

Jaraczewski, Jakub and Ochoa, Emilia

The Rule of Law Watch - Poland’s EU Presidency

Democracy Reporting International, 2025

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A distorted, glitch-effect image of a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales, overlaid with a warning triangle and exclamation mark, a pixelated "3", and digital static, on a black background.

Jaraczewski, Jakub and Ochoa, Emilia

The Rule of Law Watch - Democracy in Romania

Democracy Reporting International, 2025

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A distorted, glitch-effect image of a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales, overlaid with a warning triangle, an exclamation mark, and a large "1", on a black background with digital static, in a blue-purple tint.

European Partnership for Democracy

The Next Rule of Law Report: More Action, Less Reaction

European Partnership for Democracy, 2025

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A gavel and a set of scales printed on denim-like fabric surrounded by EU gold stars, above a label reading "RULE OF LAW"

G. Szabó, Dániel and Bakó, Beáta

Removal of Hungarian MEPs Threatens EU Democracy

European Law BLog, 2025

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Hungary's coat of arms, topped with the Holy Crown, mounted on a balcony railing between the EU flag and the Hungarian flag.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Constitutional Identity in the times of the Rule of Law Crisis

EU Law Live, 2025

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A jigsaw puzzle map of the European Union in blue with gold stars, with a piece missing from the middle, the UK shown as a separate orange piece to the west, and a Polish-flag-coloured piece detached to the east.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Poland’s ongoing rule-of-law crisis explained

Notes from Poland, 2025

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A blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding a scale, set against a cracked marble wall with light streaming through, overlaid with the Polish flag's white and red, symbolising judicial independence in Poland.

Meyer-Resende, Michael and Tsereteli, Nino

The 'smoking gun' in the Georgian election? The whole process was a smoking gun

euobserver, 2024

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A crowd marching through a street carrying tall white banners with red crosses (the Georgian flag design), in front of historic buildings.

Verfassungsblog

One Year Later: Rule of Law in Poland

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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An orange silhouette map of Poland set against a black background covered in an orange net or mesh pattern, suggesting entrapment.

Tsereteli, Nino

Georgian Dream as a Nightmare for Democracy

Verfassungsblog, 2024

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A blurred, layered image of a nighttime street protest, with a person holding up a blue smoke flare, an EU flag and Goergian flag, and a line of riot police or barriers in the background (photo credit: Mariam Nikuradze / OC Media).

Tsereteli, Nino

Parliamentary Elections in Austria: An Expert View on the Future of the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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The Austrian national flag (red, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Austria.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Floods prompt Poland’s first-ever state of natural disaster. What does this mean?

Notes from Poland, 2024

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A wooden boardwalk running into calm floodwater, its far end submerged and reflected on the water's surface

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Balanceakt der Rechts­staatlichkeit: Polen im Wandel, Ungarn im Widerstand

AufRuhr, 2024

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The Chain Bridge in Budapest shown in a red-and-green duotone effect, with a stone lion statue visible in the foreground

European Implementation Network and Democracy Reporting International

Non-Implementation of Court Rulings Continues to undermine European Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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A graphic of a gavel, scales of justice and a blindfolded Lady Justice figure layered over an EU map silhouette, with question marks, two red "X" marks, and blank checkbox forms, next to the bold text "2024".

Tsereteli, Nino

The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia

The Parliament Magazine, 2024

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A person holding up a large flag with a blue field and gold stars during a rainy nighttime protest, with streetlights and a lit building in the background, in a blue duotone tint (photo credit: Mariam Nikuradze / OC Media, 2024).

CSO Coalition

A Notable Tool That Needs Fine-Tuning for Better Impact on Rule of Law in Europe. Recommendations from Civil Society Organisations

Batory Foundation, 2024

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A small European Union flag on a desk stand against a purple background, next to the bold text "2024", marking the EU elections that year.

Tsereteli, Nino

Parliamentary Elections in France: Could a Rassemblement National Government endanger the Rule of Law?

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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The French national flag (blue, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in France.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

The Impact of Enlargement on the EU Rule of Law – a Rough Road with Few Lessons Learned

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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A stylised 3D relief map of Europe, with EU member states raised and coloured blue and non-member states left flat and grey.

CSO Coalition

Joint Letter of Democracy and Human Rights Support Organisations on the Adoption of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence in Georgia

European Partnership for Democracy, 2024

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An evening street scene with riot police and armoured vehicles blocking a tree-lined avenue near a lit monument topped with a golden statue, with bystanders and a red-and-white flag in the foreground, apparently in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Legal Principles on the Ballot: Rule of Law in European Parties’ Manifestos

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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A dark grey ballot box on a pale background, with a faint outline of the EU map and a ring of stars behind it

Jaraczewski, Jakub

The Impact of Enlargement on the EU Rule of Law – a Rough Road with Few Lessons Learned

EU Law Live, 2024

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A stylised 3D relief map of Europe, with EU member states raised and coloured blue and non-member states left flat and grey.

Tsereteli, Nino

Georgia’s Rule of Law Crisis - A Letter from Tbilisi

Verfassungsblog, 2024

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A large nighttime crowd holding up illuminated phone lights on a tree-lined street, with signs and flags including the Georgian flag, part of a 2024 demonstration in Georgia (photo credit: Mariam Nikuradze / OC Media).

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Judge, Hater, Penitent, Spy – The Story of Judge Tomasz Szmydt

Visegrad / Insight, 2024

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A close-up of a judge's hands folded on a desk beside a gavel and sound block, in a blue duotone tint.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Are Christian Democrats ushering in the extreme right?

euobserver, 2024

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A close-up of a light-blue flag bearing the logo of the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), a German political party.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

On a mission to strengthen Europe’s resilience

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2024

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Tree EU flags on poles flying against a blurred glass office-building backdrop.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Authoritarians can lose elections, but should we be less concerned?

euobserver, 2024

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A light-blue ballot box with a checked voting slip on a blue background, a generic illustration representing elections or voting.

CSO coalition

Joint Statement on the European Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report

European Partnership for Democracy, 2024

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A wooden gavel resting on a book, overlaid with EU gold stars and a blue duotone tint, next to the bold text "2024".

Judiciary Hub - Our Tool to Unpack EU Courts

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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Judiciary Hub Logo: An abstract graphic of two geometric shapes, a dark-blue curved right-angle form and a cream-coloured stepped block, on a blue background with small dash marks.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

The week Germany woke up to the far-right AfD

euobserver, 2024

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Two German flags flying on poles in front of the Reichstag building's stone tower, under an overcast sky.

The EU rule of law report 2024 – our key items for the Commission to watch out for

Democracy Reporting International, 2024

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A bronze statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a set of scales, against a blue backdrop scattered with gold stars, next to the bold text "2023".

Meyer-Resende, Michael and Tsereteli, Nino

Meloni’s dangerous constitutional change in Italy

POLITICO, 2023

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A blonde woman photographed mid-speech at a podium with microphones, in a blue duotone tint with a star motif behind her — the likeness resembles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, though I can't be fully certain from the image alone.

Tsereteli, Nino

Parliamentary Elections in the Netherlands and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Dutch national flag (red, white, blue) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in the Netherlands.

Guasch Rafael, Albert

Spain’s Sánchez Makes the Ultimate Gamble

Foreign Policy, 2023

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A man in a yellow shirt applauding before a large indoor crowd waving red flags, at what appears to be a Spanish political party rally — the man's likeness resembles Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, though I can't be certain from the image alone.

Jakub, Jaraczewski; Chutnik, Sylwia and Orliński, Wojciech

Poland election: the opposition has won – what happens next?

The Guardian, 2023

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A blurred crowd of protesters waving flags, one reading "POLSKA", shown in a dark-blue duotone tint.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Poland's biggest election since 1989

euobserver, 2023

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A dense crowd carrying red-and-white Polish flags and a large white banner reading "POLSKA" at a street demonstration, with a haze over the city skyline behind them.

Tsereteli, Nino

Parliamentary Elections in Luxembourg and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Luxembourgish national flag (red, white, light blue) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Luxembourg.

Your guide to the rule of law and online public discourse in Poland's election

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A set of scales balancing circular portrait photos of two men in suits on each pan, with a gavel and an open book beneath, set against a red silhouette of Poland's map above a view of the European Parliament's hemicycle — I can't confidently identify the two individuals from the image, so I've left them undescribed by name.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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Slovakia's coat of arms, a white double cross on three blue hills, on a blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Slovakia.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Will Poles vote for the end of democracy?

euobserver, 2023

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Tsereteli, Nino

Spain's Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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Spain's coat of arms on a blue-and-gold background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Spain.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

What's the point of the OSCE if everyone just ignores it?

euobserver, 2023

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A smartphone displaying a padlock and a ring of EU stars on its screen, with an EU flag planted on top like a pin, over a map of Europe, in a blue duotone tint.

Rule of Law FAQs - Volume 2 (2023)

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A flat-design icon of speech bubbles above a set of scales, in white and orange on a blue background, suggesting dialogue or debate around justice.

European Implementation Network and Democracy Reporting International

Exposing Alarming Trend of Non-implementation of European Court Rulings

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A graphic with question marks, red X's, a gavel, and a Lady Justice scale over an EU building silhouette, with "2023" in bold text.

Tsereteli, Nino

Greece’s Parliamentary Election and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Greek national flag (blue and white stripes with a cross) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Greece.

Tsereteli, Nino

When Is Judicial Reform Anti-Democratic?

World Politics Review, 2023

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Jaraczewski, Jakub

Parliamentary Elections in Bulgaria and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Bulgarian national flag (white, green, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Bulgaria.

Tsereteli, Nino

Finland's Parliamentary Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Finnish national flag (blue cross on white) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Finland.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Looking Back and Forward to the Rule of Law in EU

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A low-angle shot looking straight up at two EU flags on poles, against a blue sky, with a curved glass building visible below.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Parliamentary Elections in Estonia and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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The Estonian national flag (blue, black, white) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Estonia.

CSO coalition

Joint statement on the European Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law Report

European Partnership for Democracy, 2023

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A wooden gavel resting on a book, overlaid with EU gold stars and a blue duotone tint, next to the bold text "2023".

Tsereteli, Nino

Presidential Elections in Cyprus and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A light-blue silhouette of the island of Cyprus with an olive-branch emblem, beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Cyprus.

The EU rule of law report 2023 – our key items for the Commission to watch out for

Democracy Reporting International, 2023

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A bronze statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a set of scales, against a blue backdrop scattered with gold stars, next to the bold text "2023".

Pech, Laurent and Jaraczewski, Jakub

Systemic Threat to the Rule of Law in Poland: Updated and New Article 7(1) TEU Recommendations

CEU Democracy Institute, 2023

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A golden statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding scales, with yellow "CAUTION" tape stretched diagonally across the image.

Tsereteli, Nino

Battle for the judiciary in Spain: How does it compare to Poland and Hungary?

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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A blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding a scale, overlaid on the red-and-yellow Spanish flag with its coat of arms, symbolising judicial independence in Spain.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Ukraine, the European Union and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The top half of the image shows the EU flag's ring of gold stars around the letters "EU" on a blue background; the bottom half is plain yellow.

Tsereteli, Nino

Danish elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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A red flag with a white Nordic cross, resembling the Danish flag, behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections.

Tsereteli, Nino

Slovenian Presidential Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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Slovenia's coat of arms — Mount Triglav and two wavy lines beneath three gold stars — on a blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Slovenia.

Tsereteli, Nino

Austrian Presidential Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Austrian national flag (red, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Austria.

Tsereteli, Nino and Jaraczewski, Jakub

Bulgaria's election and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Bulgarian national flag (white, green, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Bulgaria.

Tsereteli, Nino

Italy's election and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Italian national flag (green, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Italy.

Tsereteli, Nino

Sweden's election and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Swedish national flag (blue with a yellow cross) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Sweden.

Tsereteli, Nino

At a glance: French legislative elections and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The French national flag (blue, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in France.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

At a Glance: Slovenia’s Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Slovenian coat of arms on a blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Slovenia.

Tsereteli, Nino

At a Glance: The French Presidential Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The French national flag (blue, white, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in France.

European Implementation Network and Democracy Reporting International

Justice Delayed and Justice Denied: Non-Implementation of European Court Rulings

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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A graphic of a gavel, scales of justice and a blindfolded Lady Justice figure layered over an EU map silhouette, with question marks, two red "X" marks, and blank checkbox forms, next to the bold text "2022".

Meijers Committee

Rule of Law FAQs – Debunking Common Myths

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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A simple flat-design icon of a balanced set of scales in white and orange on a blue background.

Jaraczewski, Jakub and Tsereteli, Nino

At a Glance: Portugal’s Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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The Portuguese coat of arms on a light-blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Portugal.

Jaraczewski, Jakub and Tsereteli, Nino

DRI’s Top Recommendations for the 2022 EU Commission Rule of Law Report

Democracy Reporting International, 2022

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A small European Union flag on a desk stand against a purple background, next to the bold text "2022", marking that year.

Jaraczewski, Jakub and Tsereteli, Nino

The Rule of Law in the EU in 2021: What Went Right? What Went Wrong?

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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A weathered statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a set of scales, with a sticky note reading "RIGHT OR WRONG?" pinned over it, next to the bold text "2020".

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Third Time’s the Charm? Bulgaria’s Parliamentary Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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The Bulgarian national flag (white, green, red) behind a white ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Bulgaria.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

At a Glance: Bulgaria’s Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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Prillwitz, Jil

Cyprus: Elections and the Rule of Law

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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A light-blue silhouette of the island of Cyprus with an olive-branch emblem, beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Cyprus.

González Campañá, Núria

Europa, polarización y democracia liberal

Atalayar, 2021

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A hand pressing a stamp down onto a background of EU gold stars, with a small crown-like shape in the lower right.

Tănăsescu, Elena-Simina und Dima, Bogdan

A diminishment of the executive decision-making power

Robert Schuman Foundation, 2020

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A stethoscope lying on a plain teal background, symbolising a healthcare-related topic.

Grogan, Joelle

Extraordinary or extralegal responses?

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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The word "COVID-19" (the "O" styled as a virus particle) above a dark-blue silhouette map of the European Union with a ring of gold EU stars at its centre.

Prillwitz, Jil und Atanasova, Angelina

Backgrounder: Bulgaria’s elections and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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The Bulgarian national flag (white, green, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Bulgaria.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

The EU rule of law report: Making the bark bite

Democracy Reporting International, 2021

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A graphic of a gavel, scales of justice and a blindfolded Lady Justice figure layered over an EU map silhouette, with question marks, two red "X" marks, and blank checkbox forms, next to the bold text "2021".

Jaraczewski, Jakub

The rule of law in the EU in 2020: What went right? What went wrong?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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A weathered statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a set of scales, with a sticky note reading "RIGHT OR WRONG?" pinned over it, next to the bold text "2020".

Jaraczewski, Jakub

From Iceland to Poland: Why the European Court of Human Rights’ latest decision matters to the EU

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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A young man standing outdoors, holding a hand-lettered sign reading "HUMAN RIGHTS!" above his head, with a bridge visible in the background, shown in a blue-tinted duotone.

Mercescu, Alexandra

Romania’s elections and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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The Romanian national flag (blue, yellow, red) behind a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Romania.

Quaritsch, Luise

Challenging the EU’s top court: Comparing Polish and German approaches

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Small Polish and German desk flags standing side by side, symbolising bilateral relations between Poland and Germany.

Prillwitz, Jil und Villoria Mendieta, Manuel

Backgrounder: What is going on with Spanish judicial independence?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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A tan stone building facade with the Spanish flag hanging above an arched entrance and temporary metal barriers set up outside, in an urban street setting.

Quaritsch, Luise

Explainer: The European Commission takes action against golden passports

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Dagilytė, Eglė

Country Report: The Rule of Law in Lithuania

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Jaraczewski, Jakub

EU budget conditionality: Is the rule of law being sold short?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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The exterior of an EU building with EU flags flying, and a banner reading "German Presidency of the Council of the European Union,

Jaraczewski, Jakub und Meyer-Resende, Michael

Taking the Pulse: The European Commission’s Rule of Law Report

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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The empty chamber of the European Parliament, seen from above in a blue duotone tint, with member state flags and the EU emblem hanging above the rows of seats.

Müller, Manuel

Kein Konsens über die Werte: Zum Versagen des Rates in der europäischen Rechtsstaatskrise

Der (europäische) Föderalist, 2020

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A low-angle view looking up at the sharp glass-and-steel corner of a modern office building against a blue sky.

González Campañá, Núria und Mª Castellà Andreu, Josep

Ulisses en la crisis secesionista catalana

Revista Idees, 2020

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The Estelada, the pro-independence flag of Catalonia, with red and yellow horizontal stripes and a blue triangle bearing a white star.

Dias, João Paulo and Gomes, Conceição

Country Report: The Rule of Law in Portugal

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Meyer-Resende, Michael and Jaraczewski, Jakub

Summit mythology: What did EU leaders decide on rule of law conditionality?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Fournier, Théo and Meyer-Resende, Michael

Phase two of covid-19 responses across the EU – the rule of law stress test continued

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Prillwitz, Hannah-Jil

Backgrounder: Bulgaria’s protests and the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Hegedüs, Daniel

What EU leaders really decided on rule of law

Politico, 2020

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A hand holding a gavel above a map of Europe, with the UK highlighted in yellow and gold EU stars marking several member states.

Kustra-Rogatka, Aleksandra

Country Report: The Rule of Law in Poland

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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The Polish flag (white, red) behind a ring binder, with the word "REPORT" stamped across the page in the foreground.

Prillwitz, Jil

Backgrounder: Will Croatia’s Elections Tackle the Country’s Rule of Law Problems?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Croatia's checkered coat of arms, crowned by five smaller shields, on a blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Croatia.

Fournier, Théo und Meyer-Resende, Michael

The Rule of Law Stress Test – EU Member States’ Responses to Covid-19

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Several vials labelled "COVID-19 Vaccine" standing in front of a cracked, weathered EU flag.

Meyer-Resende, Michael und Prillwitz, Hannah-Jil

States of Emergency and the Rule of Law: A Primer

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Two gloved hands hold a vial labelled "COVID-19" above a bronze Lady Justice statue holding scales and a sword, with a gavel resting on a stand in the foreground.

Kustra-Rogatka, Aleksandra

Poland's Presidential Elections, Covid-19 and the Rule of Law Crisis

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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A red hazard triangle containing a virus icon, next to a map pin marking Warsaw on a map of Poland and its neighbouring countries.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Backgrounder: Covid-19 and States of Emergency in Europe

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Two folded protective face masks printed with the EU flag's circle of gold stars on a blue background, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic in the EU context.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Emergency Measures and the Rule of Law in the Age of Covid-19

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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A red emergency alert screen reading "EMERGENCY: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.

Nguyen, Hoai-Thu

A New Push for European Democracy

Montesquieu Institute, 2020

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The Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, with a banner on its facade reading "European Commission" in several EU languages.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Poland’s Rule of Law Defiance is an Escalating Crisis for the EU

EUobserver, 2020

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A plain background graphic with a white upper section and a solid red band ( the polish flag) , with no other imagery or text.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Backgrounder: Will Slovakia’s Elections Solve the Country’s Rule of Law and Corruption Issues?

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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Slovakia's coat of arms, a white double cross on three blue hills, on a blue background beside a ballot box with a checked voting slip, representing elections in Slovakia.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Stellen sich Polens Verfassungsrichter gegen den EuGH?

Legal Tribune Online, 2020

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A gavel and its stand rendered in a rough painted style over a red-and-white textured background resembling the Polish flag.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Backgrounder: European Commission Requests Interim Measures in Proceedings against Poland

Democracy Reporting International, 2020

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The Polish flag and the EU flag flying together from a building facade on a European old-town street, with a wrought-iron lamp and balconies visible.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Maltese murder - the next rule-of-law crisis in EU?

EUobserver, 2020

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Yellow "CRIME SCENE - DO NOT CROSS" tape stretched across the foreground, with the Valletta, Malta skyline (domed cathedral, spires) behind it.

Jaraczewski, Jakub und Grabowska-Moroz, Barbara

Polskie sądy słusznie kierują pytania do TSUE ws. niezależności sędziowskiej

Rzeczpospolita, 2019

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A modern building with landscaped rooftop terraces and small trees along its facade, with decorative panels set between the upper windows.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Backgrounder: Upcoming CJEU Decision on Poland

Democracy Reporting International, 2019

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Jaraczewski, Jakub und Grabowska-Moroz, Barbara

High Expectations

Verfassungsblog, 2019

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A gavel and scales of justice overlaid on the white-and-red Polish flag, symbolising the judiciary in Poland.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

New commission, new direction on the rule of law?

Democracy Reporting International, 2019

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A blonde woman smiling at a lectern bearing the EU flag, inside what looks like the European Parliament chamber — the likeness resembles European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, though again I'd flag that as my best visual read rather than a confirmed identification.

Jaraczewski, Jakub und Vovk, Ruslana

Components of the Rule of Law in the European Union: A Primer

Democracy Reporting International, 2019

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A jigsaw puzzle piece painted with the EU flag's circle of gold stars, lifted out of a white puzzle background.

Better late than never: The European Union unveils its new approach to the rule of law

Democracy Reporting International, 2019

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A wooden gavel resting on its sound block, photographed against a backdrop of the EU flag's circle of gold stars.

Meyer-Resende, Michael

Europe learned from its mistakes in Hungary. It’s protecting the law in Poland

The Guardian, 2019

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Three flags on stands side by side — Poland, the EU, and Hungary.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Unabhängigkeit der Justiz: Ein wegweisendes Urteil

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 2019

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A wooden gavel resting on its sound block on a polished wooden table, with microphone stands and name-plate holders lined up beside it, in what looks like a committee or courtroom setting.

Jaraczewski, Jakub

Age is the limit? Background of the CJEU case C-619/18 Commission v Poland

Verfassungsblog, 2019

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A blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding a scale, set against a cracked marble wall with light streaming through, overlaid with the Polish flag's white and red, symbolising judicial independence in Poland.