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The value of having a pro-European government in Warsaw will be enormous
The central European country, Poland and Czech Republic have all reintroduced controls along borders with Slovakia
Warsaw’s recent anti-Ukraine rhetoric to placate potential far-right ally has sent shockwaves through EU’s capital
NGOs fear funding cuts threaten defence of liberal values in EU
Berlin responds to ‘security needs of our Polish friends’ despite heightened tensions with Warsaw
Enlargement into eastern and south-eastern Europe will be impossible without far-reaching reform of the bloc
The nation’s standing as a liberal democracy with an independent judiciary has suffered since 2015
The accession of Ukraine and other eastern countries is a geopolitical imperative but not easily achieved
Praise for Warsaw’s support for Ukraine is mixed with concern over disputes with Germany and the EU
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the country an opportunity, if it can only let go of its old hostilities
Warsaw seeks to convince Brussels of judicial reforms as it tries to unlock billions of euros in economic assistance
Potential freeze on €7.5bn of funds gives the bloc serious bargaining power
Brussels holds the key to billions of euros in recovery fund money for a government defiant on the rule of law
Rift shows how Europe’s political order has been changed by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
Handful of commissioners challenged decision to approve Poland’s recovery plan
European Commission vice-president says deadlock over rule of law could end within days
Viktor Orban’s pro-Russian tendencies in the war in Ukraine are out of line with democracies worldwide
Brussels kick-starts formal process that could lead to withholding of funds
Penalties mechanism triggered two days after Orban’s re-election puts EU funding for Hungary at risk
Ambiguity on Ukraine and ties to Putin have weakened country’s leader even if he wins election
Fighting corruption and upholding the rule of law will show EU democracy is far better than Putin’s authoritarianism
Recovery package from Brussels has been held back by concerns over rule of law
The dangerous confrontation between Brussels and Warsaw over rule of law could deepen after a European court ruling last week
Ruling allows Brussels to suspend funds for Hungary and Poland
Decision will allow European Commission to withhold funds from member states for rule-of-law violations
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