There has been an different and amazing announcement in Brussels. Viera Jourova, Vice-President of the European Commission, announced that she would propose to retreat the proposal for a procedure from Article 7 to Poland in the coming days. This historical statement, which can affect the future of Poland's relation with the European Union, raises many emotions and questions.
What makes the full situation even more interesting is the political context in Poland. Changing power from Law and Justice (PiS) to the Civic Platform (PO) brought unexpected consequences. Despite the deficiency of fresh rights, the European Commission has seen crucial improvements in the regulation of law.
What does Article 7 of the Treaty on EU mean?
Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union is simply a mechanics that allows the EU to respond to systemic threats to the regulation of law in the associate States. In utmost cases, it may lead to suspension of certain associate States' rights, including voting rights in the EU Council. This procedure was launched against Poland in 2017, creating immense controversy and tensions in the relations between Warsaw and Brussels.
What did Viera Jourova say?
During the Tuesday press conference, Vier Jourova noted that she saw “the determination of Polish authorities in their efforts to repair the judiciary and prosecutorial system.”
She besides stressed that "we have conditions to conclude that in Poland we are no longer in violation of the regulation of law".
International reactions
Jourova's decision can give emergence to a wide spectrum of reactions both in Poland and throughout the European Union. On the 1 hand, it can be seen as a success of fresh power in Poland and a signal of affirmative change. On the another hand, critics may argue that the deficiency of fresh laws is not adequate evidence of an improvement in the regulation of law.
What's next in Brussels?
If the European Commission actually withdraws the proposal for a procedure from Article 7, this will mean a crucial return in the European Union's policy towards Poland. Does this mean the end of the dispute over the regulation of law? Will Poland regain the full assurance of another associate States? These questions stay open and will surely be the subject of many studies and debates in the coming weeks.
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