European Union justice commissioner Didier Reynders on Friday (19 January) applauded Poland’s new authorities for efforts to revive the rule of legislation, which he stated may lead Brussels to unblock frozen EU funds.
The professional-EU authorities led by Donald Tusk — a former European Council president — final month took over from a right-wing administration which had sparred with Brussels over controversial judicial reforms and appointments.
Brussels had blocked Poland’s entry to billions of euros in EU post-pandemic restoration funds due to the standoff.
“I’m very happy that the Polish authorities are decided to revive the rule of legislation in Poland, to make sure full compliance of their laws not solely with the Polish structure but in addition with the necessities of EU legislation,” Reynders informed reporters in Warsaw.
Superb and insightful dialogue with representatives of the judiciary, the prosecution service and civil society about #RoL in 🇵🇱.
It was key to get their views on the difficulty of RoL.
Thanks for the vital suggestions. pic.twitter.com/Z1Y3et174h
— Didier Reynders (@dreynders) January 19, 2024
“Necessary initiatives have already been launched,” he added, stood alongside Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar. “Relaxation assured that the (European) Fee is totally dedicated to supporting the Polish authorities in its endeavours.”
Tusk’s authorities has made court docket staffing adjustments, is engaged on laws to separate the function of justice minister and prosecutor normal and has submitted Poland’s bid to hitch the European Public Prosecutor’s Workplace (EPPO).
Talking of the frozen EU funds, Reynders stated: “It’s my honest hope that we are going to quickly have the ability to give a optimistic evaluation of the primary cost request.”
He additionally expressed hoped that Polish President Andrzej Duda, an ally of theprevious administration, wouldn’t stand in the best way of the adjustments.
“I’m hoping that we are going to have the assist from all of the authorities, additionally from the president, to revive the rule of legislation in Poland,” Reynders stated.
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