European Commission publishes seventh annual Rule of Law Report
The European Commission has released its latest assessment of the rule of law across all EU Member States and four candidate countries.
By Europa Express17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CETUpdated 17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
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The European Commission has published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, as announced in Brussels on 17 July 2026. The report evaluates the status of the rule of law within all EU Member States. Additionally, the assessment includes an examination of four candidate countries: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. According to the publication, the report aims to strengthen the prosperity, security and democratic resilience of Europe.