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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
Warsaw keen to settle bitter row with Brussels to show unity as military tensions rise over Ukraine
Most countries in the region back alliance’s plans as Budapest talks of ‘limited options’ to support Kyiv
Warsaw is racking up €1m daily penalties after failing to comply with European court measures
Protecting the EU legal order is a big test for Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels’ decision to instigate infringement procedure is latest escalation in rule of law battles with Warsaw
Ziobro says Warsaw could suspend budget contributions if Brussels withholds funds as part of dispute
Government stick to guns on tough immigration policy
Legal opinion by advocate general recommends countries’ claim should be dismissed
Constitutional tribunal’s decision extends Warsaw’s stand-off over rule of law beyond EU
PM’s critics debate breaching constitution that was changed to cement control of rightwing party
The transformation of Michel Barnier into a nationalist is a warning sign for the EU
Letters to Warsaw and Budapest are informal step towards a decision on whether to hold back EU funds
Should the bloc be flexible on the rules or take a hard line?
The EU must act to defend its values, and protect the vulnerable
Kaczynski’s stand-off with the EU allows him to play the traditional role of defender of an oppressed nation
Media report suggests new shake-up may worsen spat with Brussels rather than appease it
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