Rule of law in EU

Latest decisions

1. Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia, calling for an EU response. The resolution expresses serious concerns about criminal law reforms, pressure on judiciary and media, and weaknesses in EU fund management in Slovakia. It asks the EU institutions to address these issues, including through the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   20 May 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 40 ballots · voted 13:45 · B-10-2026-0245 · 2026/2607

   Adopted 347–165–25 · by a large majority
2. Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2024 and 2025, covering threats to the rule of law, civic space, hate speech, and rights of women and LGBTIQ+ people. The resolution calls for action to uphold EU values, protect democracy, address rights violations at borders, combat gender-based violence, support civil society, and fight discrimination. It also highlights risks from digital change and artificial intelligence, and stresses the need to renew democratic foundations and strengthen citizens' participation.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Anna Strolenberg · 125 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0042 · 2025/2135

   Adopted 328–199–98 · by a clear majority
3. The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report

   Parliament adopted its resolution on the Commission's 2025 Rule of Law report, setting out its position on the state of rule of law in the EU. The resolution calls for strengthening the Commission's reporting, protecting journalists and civil society, and ensuring EU funds do not facilitate rights violations. It also urges EU institutions to respect rule of law obligations and to address socio-economic inequalities and racism as part of the rule of law agenda.

   EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Konstantinos Arvanitis · 32 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2026-0091 · 2025/2239

   Adopted 387–191–46 · by a large majority
4. Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

   EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

   28 Apr 2026 · Other · voted 13:08

   Adopted 422–202–9 · by a large majority
5. Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the attempted takeover of Lithuania's public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania. The text expresses concern about amendments to the LRT Law that ease dismissal of the director general and freeze the broadcaster's budget, saying they breach EU media freedom rules. Parliament calls on Lithuanian authorities to reject the pending changes, ensure stable funding, and asks the Commission to monitor compliance and use all tools if needed.

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 44 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2026-0075 · 2026/2568

   Adopted 385–165–35 · by a large majority
6. Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime, which protects the EU budget from breaches of the rule of law in member states. The text assesses the application of the mechanism since 2021, focusing on transparency, scope, guidelines, deterrence, and Parliament's scrutiny role. The resolution was adopted as Parliament's official position, with a large majority.

   EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rightsEU budget & funds

   18 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · 26 ballots · voted 12:09 · A-10-2025-0240 · 2025/2061

   Adopted 386–184–15 · by a large majority
7. Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

   Parliament adopted a resolution stating that Hungary poses a clear risk of seriously breaching the EU's founding values, including democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. The text updates Parliament's earlier findings and lists twelve problem areas, such as judicial independence, corruption, media freedom, and minority rights. Parliament calls on the Council to act on its Article 7(1) procedure and urges the Commission to use all available tools to address the situation.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   25 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Tineke Strik · 43 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0231 · 2018/0902R

   Adopted 415–193–28 · by a large majority
8. The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report, which assesses the rule of law situation in EU member states. The resolution calls for protecting media freedom, civil society, judicial independence, and fundamental rights, including sexual and reproductive rights. It also urges the Commission to act as guardian of the treaties and defend democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights across the Union.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   18 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Ana Catarina Mendes · 50 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0100 · 2024/2078

   Adopted 405–210–36 · by a large majority
9. Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office

   Parliament set up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield to counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy in the EU. The committee will examine gaps in EU law and policy, and propose measures to protect democratic processes and citizens from such attacks. It will work with other parliamentary committees and may make recommendations for future action.

   EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

   18 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2024-0216 · 2024/2999

   Adopted 441–178–34 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2607 Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2135 Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/2239 The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2026/2568 Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2061 Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2018/0902R Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded 25 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2024/2078 The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report 18 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2024/2999 Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office 18 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 9 most recent final roll calls about Rule of law in EU. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group

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