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EU Commission proposes safeguards on democratic backsliding by new members

Original: EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members

The European Commission has put forward safeguards aimed at preventing democratic backsliding by countries joining the EU. Under the proposal, candidate states would face stricter conditions and possible penalties if rule-of-law standards erode during accession negotiations. The plan reflects lessons from disputes with Hungary and concerns over the democratic record of prospective members in the Western Balkans and beyond.

Why now: The Commission has just unveiled a new accession safeguard proposal, prompting debate over EU enlargement and rule-of-law enforcement.

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• EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members · Reuters

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