RULE OF LAW

Hungary delays vote on “transparency law”

HUNGARY Theodoros Benakis -
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has put further parliamentary debate and a vote about its contentious "transparency law" on hold until the autumn. The controversial...

Parliament considers Georgia to be a victim of state capture

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Theodoros Benakis -
After decades of democratic reforms, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) now characterise Georgia as a victim of state capture and have reiterated their...

EU members losing patience over Hungary’s restrictive rule of law trends 

HUNGARY Theodoros Benakis -
Bloc members are calling for stern action by the EU to bring a defiant Hungary into line with "the fundamental values" enshrined in the...

Hungary’s authoritarian regime bans LGBTI march of 1 June

HUNGARY Theodoros Benakis -
In a notable act of authoritarian overreach, the Budapest police have banned this year's LGBTQI march planned for 1 June, marking the first use...

MEPs are concerned that the rule of law in the EU remains in peril

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Theodoros Benakis -
The Parliament's draft assessment of the Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report presents a concerning overview of European values. The report, approved by the...
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