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Minister Adam Bodnar in Brussels: Every Day We Work to Restore the Rule of Law

19.11.2024

Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar participated in a dialogue on the rule of law during the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels. The systematic assessment this time focused on the situation in the Netherlands, Malta, Austria, and Poland. “Poland is now part of a normal dialogue on the rule of law, which includes all EU member states,” said Adam Bodnar.

Minister Adam Bodnar in Brussels

The Minister emphasized that, thanks to the actions of the current government, Poland is no longer subject to infringement procedures but is now reviewed under the same process as other member states. For several years, all EU member states have submitted reports on the rule of law, which are analyzed accordingly.

Minister Bodnar provided a detailed account of Poland's efforts to strengthen the rule of law during the GAC meeting. This key EU institution prepares European Council summits—meetings of the heads of state and government—and oversees the implementation of decisions made there.

Recognized Changes in Poland

“We have used every day to actively work on restoring the rule of law. I presented the changes that are taking place in Poland, including legislative measures and the intensive dialogue we have with the Venice Commission. I noted that in the recent Rule of Law Index published by the World Justice Project, Poland climbed three positions. This means that the changes happening in Poland are already being recognized and appreciated internationally,” said Minister Adam Bodnar.

The Minister highlighted that the plan to restore the rule of law in Poland was designed over many months, and its implementation requires completing the legislative process. He referred specifically to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary, passed by the Sejm, which has been sent by the President to the body referred to as the Constitutional Tribunal.

“The laws concerning the Constitutional Tribunal were also adopted but, unfortunately, have not been signed by the President,” Bodnar added.

A Busy Agenda

In addition to participating in the GAC discussions, Minister Bodnar engaged in valuable bilateral meetings. He met with Javier Zarzalejos, Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament, and Ana Gallego Torres, Director-General for Justice and Consumers at the European Commission.

During his stay in Brussels, the Minister of Justice also attended a ceremony marking Poland’s Independence Day, featuring a performance by the Polish Army Choir

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