Across Europe, the rule of law and democratic institutions are facing growing pressures, from concerns over judicial independence and media freedom to shrinking civic space, persistent corruption issues and challenges to institutional checks and balances. Against this backdrop, this public discussion in Athens will bring together inspiring and leading experts from civil society, journalism, academia and policymaking to reflect on the current state of democracy and the rule of law in Europe.
The event will provide a space to engage critically with the European Commission’s 2025 EU Rule of Law Report and to examine how developments at the national and European levels increasingly shape and influence one another. Using Greece as a case study, the discussion will explore the interdependence between domestic rule of law dynamics and wider EU and pan-European trends.
