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Jaroslaw Kaczysnki, Poland

Poland’s Disdain for the Rule of Law

Kaczynski’s stand-off with the EU allows him to play the traditional role of defender of an oppressed nation

On a superficial level, Poland’s dispute with the EU concerns only one government rebelling against the European rule of law. But in its crackdown on judicial independence, the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) harms not only Poles but all EU citizens — as well as foreign companies in Poland that depend on impartial application of the law.

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10:00 - 12:00 | 11 May 2015

The EU as Mediator in its Southern Neighborhood

Report on Brussels Briefing with Franziska Brantner, Pol Morillas, and Dina Fakoussa

The spirit of reform of the popular uprisings in the Arab Spring countries has largely given way to increasing polarization and fragmentation. In seeking an adequate response to these developments, the European Union has intensified its diplomatic efforts in the region and has positioned itself as a mediator, fostering national dialogues among rival political forces and an inclusive process of compromise. However, the EU’s performance as an “honest broker” has to be questioned in the light of impartiality, credibility, and effectiveness.

Think Tank Event
Expertenrunde
Berlin

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