Discussion: Regular dialogue on the rule of law between civil society and the governments is necessary
Civil organizations are involved and can be involved in many mechanisms and dialogues established by the EU, but regular dialogue between them and governments is necessary in the field of the rule of law. The European Union should also consult with credible civil society organizations and their evidence-based reports when monitoring the progress and fulfilment […]
2023 Rule of Law Report: Civil society across Europe voices concerns and recommendations
Author: Cvetanka Aleksandroska, volonteer at EPI The European Union’s (EU) Rule of Law Report is the basis of the European Rule of Law Mechanism, which is a preventive tool that aims to promote the rule of law and prevent challenges from emerging or deepening. The report, published for the first time in September 2020, […]
Quarterly brief: Rule of Law in View of EU Accession – January-March 2023
This brief summarises the key developments about the rule of law in view of EU accession in North Macedonia from January to March 2023. It includes monitoring the fundamentals of EU accession, including key developments in the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform and chapter 23: judiciary and fundamental rights. DOWNLOAD PDF EPI part of a winning €2.5 million ERC proposal for research on European integration and citizens’ rights
We are happy to share that EPI is part of a winning proposal for a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant won by Professor Dagmar Schiek from the University of Cork in Ireland. The ERC is a highly competitive European Union research grant of €2.5 million awarded to established research leaders to lead cutting-edge research. Professor Schiek, Synnott Family Chair in EU […]
Rule of law in Romania: the neverending story of an EU member State
This brief provides an overview of the latest rule of law developments in Romania, as observed under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) of the European Union (EU), with a special focus on judicial independence and justice reform. It is also of some relevance for the Macedonian authorities as it reaffirms the importance of ensuring [...] Balancing the fight against corruption and the right to personal data protection – two sides of the same (rule of law) coin
This brief analyses the need for balancing the fight against corruption in the form of the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing and the right to personal data protection through CJEU’s judgment in joined Cases C-37/20 and C-601/20. DOWNLOAD PDF Coordinating fundamental rights in view of EU accession: challenges and opportunities
Fundamental rights and rule of law are the cornerstones of the functioning of the European Union. In the EU accession negotiation process, Chapter 23 of the EU acquis - Judiciary and fundamental rights - represents the key chapter and simultaneously the most dynamic and challenging one of the whole negotiation process. That is due to [...] Joint Action for Human Rights
PROJECT OBJECTIVE: To advance the promotion and protection of human rights in North Macedonia by supporting parliamentary and CSO engagement in the area. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: Providing structured monitoring and contribution for human rights commitments by Assembly and CSOs; Increasing and building professional capacities of the main Assembly bodies and key CSOs […]
[Summary of the project] Joint action for human rights
PROJECT OBJECTIVE: To advance the promotion and protection of human rights in North Macedonia by supporting parliamentary and CSO engagement in the area. DOWNLOAD PDF Quarterly brief: Rule of Law in View of EU Accession – October-December 2022
This brief summarises the key developments in relation to rule of law in view of EU accession in North Macedonia for the period October – December 2022. It includes monitoring the fundamentals of EU accession, including key developments in the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and Chapter 23: judiciary and fundamental rights. DOWNLOAD [...]