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EU Commission Proposes Safeguards on Democratic Backsliding by New Members
Original: EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members
The European Commission has floated new safeguards aimed at preventing democratic backsliding by countries joining the EU. Under the proposal, candidate states could face conditions or mechanisms tied to rule-of-law standards even after accession. The idea signals Brussels' concern that countries such as Hungary have weakened democratic institutions once inside the bloc, and it is likely to fuel debate over enlargement and membership terms.
Why now: Ongoing EU enlargement talks and concerns about rule-of-law erosion within the bloc have put membership conditions back in focus.
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