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The president of the European Commission, Úrsula Von der Leyen, has marked judicial independence as one of the essential principles that must continue to be defended within the European Union. She said it in the speech on the state of the European Union, which she gave this morning.
“We aspire to a judicial power that is completely independent , to selective processes that are respected,” he said in the final part of his speech. “The rule of law is Cayman Island WhatsApp Number essential, we are working, through different proposals and recommendations with several States to improve their situation and this collaboration is giving results,” he said. "Fundamental rights are basic for the EU," he added.
He referred to the report on the situation of the rule of law published last July , in which he assured that the judiciary must have sufficient resources and distribute its budget independently . Brussels demanded far-reaching reforms to increase transparency and fight corruption. That report made reference to the lack of independence detected in several countries and to the situation of blocking the renewal of the General Council of the Judiciary , which "is seriously affecting the entire judicial system." The EU Justice Barometer noted that the perception of judicial independence improved in 12 member states and worsened in 13 .
Speech by the President of the European Commission. (Image: capture EU broadcast)
Von der Leyen has announced that they are going to open this report to the countries that are in the process of accessing the community bloc in order, in this way and through the proposals, to contribute to accelerating the essential reforms to adapt to European standards.
“It is time for Europe to respond to the call of history,” repeated the President of the Commission, who underlined the commitment to freedom and peace in the EU, fighting against discriminatory laws that may have underlying homophobic or racist .
The fight against climate change is committed to green policies and those that protect equality between men and women have also been key elements in Von der Leyen's speech, which has also once again condemned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine . In the area of migration, he has regretted the number of deaths that migratory routes such as those of the Mediterranean are claiming and has called on the Member States to make a joint effort to adopt common policies that address the root causes of migration. Although in this sense there have been no relevant developments in the last year, in which numerous violations of the fundamental rights of migrants have been detected in EU territory or in countries with which the Union maintains collaboration, an international conference has been announced to fight against human trafficking.
The president of the Commission has also called not to underestimate the risks that the implementation of Artificial Intelligence may entail, which may end up violating fundamental rights . Among other things, it can contribute to the spread of harmful content, promote misinformation and put data protection at risk. We must use this "historic achievement", but without ignoring its risks, she said.
“We aspire to a judicial power that is completely independent , to selective processes that are respected,” he said in the final part of his speech. “The rule of law is Cayman Island WhatsApp Number essential, we are working, through different proposals and recommendations with several States to improve their situation and this collaboration is giving results,” he said. "Fundamental rights are basic for the EU," he added.
He referred to the report on the situation of the rule of law published last July , in which he assured that the judiciary must have sufficient resources and distribute its budget independently . Brussels demanded far-reaching reforms to increase transparency and fight corruption. That report made reference to the lack of independence detected in several countries and to the situation of blocking the renewal of the General Council of the Judiciary , which "is seriously affecting the entire judicial system." The EU Justice Barometer noted that the perception of judicial independence improved in 12 member states and worsened in 13 .
Speech by the President of the European Commission. (Image: capture EU broadcast)
Von der Leyen has announced that they are going to open this report to the countries that are in the process of accessing the community bloc in order, in this way and through the proposals, to contribute to accelerating the essential reforms to adapt to European standards.
“It is time for Europe to respond to the call of history,” repeated the President of the Commission, who underlined the commitment to freedom and peace in the EU, fighting against discriminatory laws that may have underlying homophobic or racist .
The fight against climate change is committed to green policies and those that protect equality between men and women have also been key elements in Von der Leyen's speech, which has also once again condemned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine . In the area of migration, he has regretted the number of deaths that migratory routes such as those of the Mediterranean are claiming and has called on the Member States to make a joint effort to adopt common policies that address the root causes of migration. Although in this sense there have been no relevant developments in the last year, in which numerous violations of the fundamental rights of migrants have been detected in EU territory or in countries with which the Union maintains collaboration, an international conference has been announced to fight against human trafficking.
The president of the Commission has also called not to underestimate the risks that the implementation of Artificial Intelligence may entail, which may end up violating fundamental rights . Among other things, it can contribute to the spread of harmful content, promote misinformation and put data protection at risk. We must use this "historic achievement", but without ignoring its risks, she said.