Article 19 paragraph 1 sentence 3 Treaty on European Union: „Member States shall provide remedies sufficient to ensure effective legal protection in the fields covered by Union law.“ 1/
Art. 19 I 3 TEU In PL: „Państwa Członkowskie ustanawiają środki niezbędne do zapewnienia skutecznej ochrony prawnej w dziedzinach objętych prawem Unii“ 2/
The European Court of Justice has explained this provision in Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 5 November 2019.
European Commission v Republic of Poland, Case C-192/18, Recital 98 to 106: 3/
European Commission v Republic of Poland, Case C-192/18, Recital 98 to 106: 3/
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And there is more. Respect of the Rule of law is a pre-condition for becoming a Member State of the EU.
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Independent courts are part of the rule of law. Without independent courts you can’t become EU Member.
And ultimately, you can’t stay in the EU.
Of course, it's your choice. 15/
And ultimately, you can’t stay in the EU.
Of course, it's your choice. 15/
But you can’t have your cake and eat it, too.
Either you set up your court system soviet style.
Or you are part of the civilised European nations committed to the rule of law. END OF THREAD 16/
Either you set up your court system soviet style.
Or you are part of the civilised European nations committed to the rule of law. END OF THREAD 16/
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See Art. 49 TEU:
Any European State which respects the values referred to in Article 2 and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union.
Any European State which respects the values referred to in Article 2 and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union.
Art. 49 TEU In PL: Każde państwo europejskie, które szanuje wartości, o których mowa w artykule 2, i zobowiązuje się je wspierać, może złożyć wniosek o członkostwo w Unii.
