Can EU funds promote the rule of law in Europe?

The EU is a values-based organisation, but it has struggled to respond effectively when member-states violate its values, including the rule of law. The rise of populist parties that reject European values suggests that the problem may grow. The EU needs to defend its values more effectively. A number of member-states and some European commissioners want to see respect for the rule of law included as a condition for EU funding.

ESO: Background information: A normative crisis: how to protect democratic values in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/a-normative-crisis-how-to-protect-democratic-values-in-europe/

https://www.europeansources.info/showDoc?ID=1229180 http://www.europeansources.info/record/monitoring-the-implementation-of-eu-law-tools-and-challenge/

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