Posted 1/20/2024, 3:21:00 PM
Poland Takes Steps to Restore Judicial Independence and Access EU Funds
- Poland's new government aims to restore democratic standards and unblock over €100B in frozen EU funds
- EU signals optimism about Poland's efforts to reestablish judicial independence
- But Polish President Duda could veto reforms needed to access recovery funds
- Poland submitted request to access first €6.9B in cohesion funds, expects approval in 1-3 months
- Poland intends to end Article 7 procedure opened over rule of law concerns