Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

Tabled by Tamás Deutsch, Julien Sanchez

Added: 5a. Notes with concern the Commission’s politically biased monitoring of rule of law benchmarks through the rule of law toolbox; calls on the Commission to refrain from politically motivated actions targeting right-wing, conservative governments or sanctions against Member States that are not in line with the Commission’s agenda; deplores the fact that the Commission is abusing rule of law conditionality to withhold EU funds from governments on a political basis and is thereby violating the principle of sincere cooperation enshrined in the Treaties; calls on the Commission to adhere to the principle of sincere cooperation with the governments of all Member States, irrespective of their political leaning;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE779.035v01-00