COVID-19's Impact on Democracy and Rights

by name voted on 13.11.2020

Summary

A European Parliament resolution evaluating how COVID-19 emergency measures affected democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights in EU Member States.

9 13.11.2020

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Key points

The resolution addresses the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on democracy and fundamental rights across the EU.
It stresses that all emergency actions must be necessary, proportionate, and strictly temporary to avoid permanent power shifts.
There is a significant risk that emergency powers could be used as a pretext to change the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
The document calls for enhanced parliamentary and judicial oversight to monitor the use of extraordinary powers.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights The impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights

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