“I believe that these are such fundamental issues for Poland, for which so many citizens have fought on the streets, that we must do everything in our power to restore the rule of law and implement the necessary reforms that Poles expect,” said Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar. In Brussels. The head of the Ministry of Justice today presented his plan to “restore the rule of law”. Earlier, the Deputy Head of the European Commission, Vera Jourova, and Commissioner Didier Reynders emphasized that this was an important step towards ending the procedure for Poland under art. 7.
I would like to thank the Belgian Presidency. Kind regards to President Vera Jourová and Commissioner Didier Reynders
– Bodnar said at a conference in Brussels.
I believe that these are such fundamental issues for Poland, for which so many citizens have fought in the streets, that we must do everything in our power to restore the rule of law and implement the necessary reforms that Poles expect.
– added.
The meeting took place in a good atmosphere
– he assessed.
I had the opportunity to present the main points regarding the reform of the National Council of the Judiciary, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, the ordinary courts and the separation of the offices of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General.
– said the head of the Ministry of Justice.
I also pointed out that it is important for us to continually change our positions on cases pending before the CJEU and the ECtHR. It is an expression of attachment to European values, but also to our Constitution
– he pointed.
““Not to take shortcuts”
Justice Minister Adam Bodnar told journalists after presenting plans for reforms regarding Poland’s judiciary in Brussels that his concept had met with positive responses from member states. I am very grateful to the EU countries for their trust, he said.
What was emphasized during this debate was to pay attention to the fact that all these reforms are being carried out in accordance with the rule of law – not to cut corners, to try to get the broadest possible consensus on the changes that are being introduced. I think that the very positive response from the Member States also implies a certain degree of confidence that we will do everything in a way that is predictable and in accordance with the basic norms of the rule of law, with the basic norms of passing legislation. I am very grateful to the Member States for this trust
– said Bodnar.
Von der Leyen’s visit was confirmed
In turn, the EC spokesperson confirmed the visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to Poland.
On Friday, February 23, the President of the European Commission will visit Poland together with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo; They will jointly participate in a tripartite meeting with Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Eric Mamer reports this.
He added that Tusk, von der Leyen and De Croo would meet the media after the talks.
Ministers in Brussels
The head of the Ministry of Justice, Adam Bodnar, together with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Krzysztof Śmiszek, and the Minister of European Affairs, Adam Szłapka, presented a plan today in Brussels to “restore the rule of law.
Our task is to free ourselves from the EU procedure under art. 7
– Bodnar emphasized.
Earlier, EU commissioners Didier Reynders and EC Vice-President Vera Jourova were delighted with the new Minister of Justice’s plan.
The plan presented by Minister Bodnar is a step that can lead to the completion of Art. 7 towards Poland, but there is still a lot of work to be done
Jourova said this at a press conference after the meeting.
The plan to rebuild the rule of law in Poland is realistic
– she emphasized.
Bodnar: The end of the procedure has a symbolic meaning
Completion of the procedure under art. 7. of the Treaty on European Union, relating to the rule of law, would have a symbolic meaning for Poland, Justice Minister Adam Bodnar said on Tuesday after presenting plans for reforms relating to the judiciary in Poland in Brussels.
Completion of the procedure under art. 7 has a symbolic meaning for Poland. This will mean that we are an equal member state of the European Union that is not subject to criticism for violating European values, in particular the rule of law.
– said the Polish minister.
If this happens, Poland will be stronger in implementing its projects at EU level (…), but also in seeking to make Poland the main voice in the context of the implementation of EU foreign policy, including defense policy.
– Added Bodnar.
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We can see more and more clearly what Brussels meant with the continued attacks on Poland in 2015-2023. The government has changed and suddenly everything regarding the rule of law is ‘okay’, even when Bodnar’s proposals are criticized by the National Council for the Judiciary, referred to the Constitutional Court, or when the Attorney General installs usurpers in the public prosecutor’s office. existing positions.
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Source: wPolityce