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European Commission publishes 2026 Rule of Law Report

The European Commission has released a guide detailing the purpose and scope of its annual monitoring tool regarding rule of law developments across member states.

By 17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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According to the European Commission, the 2026 Rule of Law Report serves as an annual preventive and monitoring instrument. The publication is designed to take stock of rule of law developments across the European Union.

The Commission confirms that this reporting framework is intended to ensure consistent oversight of democratic standards. The document outlines the specific methodology and objectives governing how the Commission assesses member states in its latest evaluation.

Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗

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