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“The issues raised here cannot be ignored. The EPP Group has repeatedly called for an EU-wide mechanism that is fair and non-discriminatory in monitoring the state of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in every member state, where each member state is assessed on an equal footing.

“The aim of this report is to act as a warning system, it is designed to help member states address any deficiencies or potential problems. The focus should be on ensuring improvement and protection. However, the EU also needs to be equipped with adequate tools that are consistently used to thoroughly and fairly investigate and impose sanctions against any clear, repeated breaches of the rule of law when necessary,” she underlined.

The EPP Group strongly supports the inclusion of a conditionality clause in the next Multiannual Financial Framework on democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, linking EU financing to respect for the rule of law.

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