Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Poland

Summary

A debate regarding whether recent legislative changes in Poland threaten European values or fall under national sovereignty.
10 14.09.2016
Other
civil law
environment
human rights
administrative law
constitutional court
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Concerns regarding the independence of the judiciary and the functioning of the Constitutional Tribunal.
  • Potential threats to media freedom and the editorial independence of public service media.
  • Risks to privacy and personal data protection due to new police and anti-terrorism legislation.
  • The procedural basis for the debate within the European Parliament.
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