Relaxation of rule of law in Europe ‘dangerous tendency’
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The relaxation of the rule of law, especially among European Union newcomers, could become a dangerous tendency, Andrius Kubilius, who is running to be the next secretary general of the Council of Europe, has warned. The Council of Europe, founded in 1949, iRelaxation of rule of law in Europe ‘dangerous tendency’
The relaxation of the rule of law, especially among European Union newcomers, could become a dangerous tendency, Andrius Kubilius, who is running to be the next secretary general of the Council of Europe, has warned. The Council of Europe, founded in 1949, is an international organisation aimed at upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. It has 47 members. Last year, the Council of Europe’s rule of law experts – or the Venice Commission – said Malta needed better checks and balances to ensure a proper rule of law system on the island. Mr Kubilius, a former Lithuanian Prime Minister, said during a brief visit to the island he was still getting familiar with the rule of law situation in the various member states, however, he called on all governments to carefully heed the commission’s advice and implement recommendations. “When looking into rule of law and democracy issues I’ve noticed that the relaxation of standards, especially among EU newcomers, can become quite a dangerous tendency,” he remarked. Mr Kubilius added he was optimistic about the current discussion within the EU in creating some link between structural assistance and rule of law values in... Read more