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EU Commission proposes safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members
Original: EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members
The European Commission has floated new safeguards aimed at preventing democratic backsliding by countries joining the European Union. The proposal would give the bloc stronger tools to ensure that candidates uphold the rule of law and democratic standards during and after accession, amid concerns raised by the experiences of some member states in recent years. Details of the plan remain limited.
Why now: The idea signals a potential shift in how the EU handles rule-of-law concerns during enlargement, a live debate with accession talks ongoing.
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