The European Commission has proposed new safeguards aimed at preventing future EU member states from adopting undemocratic practices that could undermine the bloc’s decision-making processes. Commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos highlighted concerns over leaders who may exploit their positions to challenge democratic norms, drawing comparisons to past behavior by a former Hungarian prime minister. The measures are part of efforts to prepare for potential EU expansion into eastern Europe, ensuring adherence to core democratic principles. The proposals follow interviews with major European newspapers outlining the risks of political influence over the bloc’s governance.
Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leadersThe European Commission wants to ensure there is no repeat Viktor Orbán among the next generation of EU member states, as it set out plans to prepare for the bloc’s enlargement into eastern Europe in the next few years.In an interview with the Guardian and other European newspapers, the EU commissioner for enlargement, Marta Kos, outlined proposals for special safeguards to protect the bloc from leaders who could flout democratic values and hold hostage decision making, a pattern of behaviour exemplified for many by the former Hungarian prime minister. Continue reading...
