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European Commission triggers Article 7(1) TEU against Poland over judicial reforms (2017)
In December 2017 the European Commission triggered the Article 7(1) TEU procedure against Poland, finding a 'clear risk of a serious breach' of the rule of law due to the Law and Justice (PiS) government's overhaul of the judiciary, including changes to the Constitutional Tribunal, shortened mandates of sitting judges, and politically influenced appointments. It was the first time the Commission had ever invoked this mechanism.
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In December 2017 the European Commission triggered the Article 7(1) TEU procedure against Poland, finding a 'clear risk of a serious breach' of the rule of law due to the Law and Justice (PiS) government's overhaul of the judiciary, including changes to the Constitutional Tribunal, shortened mandates of sitting judges, and politically influenced appointments. It was the first time the Commission had ever invoked this mechanism.
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