Related links to SOC/598

European Commission

• Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, COM/2018/324 final - 2018/0136 (COD)
• Fact Sheet: Sound Financial Management and the Rule of Law
• Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027, COM/2018/321 final
• Press release - EU budget: Commission proposes a modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends
• Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law,
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European Parliament

• Resolution on the need to establish a European values instrument to support civil society organisations which promote fundamental values within the European Union at local and national level
• Briefing "Understanding the EU Rule of Law mechanisms"
• Establishment of an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights
• An EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights: European Added Value Assessment

Council of the European Union

• Council Evaluation of the Rule of Law Mechanism
• Presidency non-paper for the Council - Rule of law dialogue

CSOs and think tanks

• Centre for European Reform: Report: Can EU funds promote the rule of law in Europe?
• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) - Rule of Law
• Human rights watch - EU Looks to Rein in Funding to Abusive EU Governments
• BusinessEurope - Press Release: Independent judiciary crucial for democracy and the economy