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Dr. James F. Downes: It is likely to be only a matter of time before a potential PiS-Fidesz alliance is reached

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis - October 8, 2021

Euroscepticism, even Europhobia, were part of the political arsenal of several political parties in the EU. However, for the first time, two national governments...

Moldova: The EU is committed to working with those who support the reform process

EASTERN PARTNERSHIP Theodoros Benakis - November 12, 2019

“The vote of no-confidence in the government in the Republic of Moldova over questions concerning the recruitment process of the Prosecutor General sends worrying...

The significance of a Romanian leading Europe’s liberal political group

EMPHASIS Theodoros Benakis - June 26, 2019

On June 19 the former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Cioloș was elected President of the rebranded liberal group in the European Parliament, “Renew Europe.” Renew...

Brussels calls on Bucharest to explain justice law change

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis - February 21, 2019

The latest changes to Romanian judicial legislation is worrying Brussels. The European Commission on February 20 said it will ask Bucharest to explain a...

Malta and Slovakia: serious shortcomings in the rule of law

BULGARIA Theodoros Benakis - February 19, 2019

MEPs have serious concerns over the fight against corruption and organised crime, impartiality of law enforcement and judicial independence in Malta and Slovakia. The Civil...

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