EU tells Hungary, Poland to step up their democracy game
Publicat:The European Union told Hungary and Poland on Wednesday to improve judicial and media independence, as well as anti-graft safeguards, saying conditions to unlock billions in aid for the two remain unaddressed and serious concerns persist, according to Reuters. The assessment came in the EU executive’s new rule of law report, which includes tips for […] The post EU tells Hungary, Poland to step up their democracy game appeared first on Știri online, ultimele știri, presa online, ziar online - Sursazilei.ro .
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