Six of the seven candidates for President of the European Parliament expressed during Wednesday’s debate with application to Poland sanctions if the Polish government does not comply with the recommendations of the European Commission on the rule of law.
On the question of the leader of the debate that Russia needs to be punished in light of the accusations of the European Commission in violation of the principles of the rule of law, candidates could only answer “Yes” or “no” without any additional comments. It was just one of the threads półtoragodzinnej a panel discussion organized by the publisher of the information portal “Politico”. Election of the President of the European Parliament held on 17 January.
in the Affirmative to this question was answered by member of the European Conservatives and Reformers (SAI), a Belgian deaf europosłanka Helga Stevens, surprised the participants in the discussion, because its factions are MEPs “Manneken Pis”. “Yes. If the rule of law are violated, sanctions should be applied,” said Stevens.
After the discussion europosłanka explained to journalists that it is necessary to wait conclusions of the Commission of the EU, which still is in relation to Poland the procedure in question the rule of law.
“At the moment, as I understand it, the European Commission holds hearing on the situation in Poland. Don’t know what the results of this trial. But in General, I believe that if the EU violates the principles of rule of law – regardless of whether it is Poland or another EU country – and the appeal of the EC do not prove that it actually is – then Yes, we should impose sanctions. However, it is the task of the EC and of the EU Council,” Stevens reserved.
sanctions against Poland in the event of non-compliance the EC has supported the candidate of the liberals, Belgian guy Verhofstadt, candidate of the “Green” – the British gene Lambert and United Left in Europe – the Italian Eleonora Forenza.
Candidates from two major parties – the socialist Gianni Pittella and Antonio Tajani with centroprawicowej the European people’s Party (EPL) is called for the imposition of sanctions, if Russia would violate EU rules. “Yes, if the prerequisites are fulfilled, no if not met,” said Pittella. “This is a serious problem, not a game where you can answer Yes or no. If decisions are made that violate the rules, Yes (sanctions – PAP),” concluded Tajani.
Strongly opposed to sanctions against Poland made Romanian MEP Paramore Rebega, candidate little eurosceptycznej the faction ” Europe of Nations and Freedom.
the Imposition of sanctions on the EU, for the violation of the principles of the rule of law, including suspension of voting rights in this country, allows article 7 of the European Treaty. Such a decision would, however, last resort and would require one of recognition of the leaders of the EU countries (without country where the problem occurred) that the principles of the rule of law are violated.
At the start of article 7 may occur, the European Commission or the European Parliament, but the decision is obligatory for member States of the EU.
Since January of last year, the European Commission against Poland the procedure in the case of law in connection with the crisis around the constitutional Court. In June issued a critical opinion in relation to the Polish authorities, and in late July issued recommendations encouraging the government, in particular, the publication of all judicial decisions in TK and use them.
the Polish government replied on 27 October last year to these recommendations, stating that they niezasadne and sees no legal possibility for their implementation. On 21 December last year, the EC issued additional guidance and expects Polish authorities to reply within two months.
Recommendations of the EC was the second stage of the procedure of law. In the third stage, you can start and article 7. of the EC Treaty.
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