Money vs. Values: Can the EU Cut the Funding?

In this episode of Les Clés du Monde, we explore one of the most important recent legal developments in the European Union: the Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism.The EU is founded on shared values such as democracy, fundamental rights, and the rule of law, as enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union. Yet enforcing these principles has long proven difficult.In this episode, we examine why the so-called “nuclear option” of Article 7 has often struggled to produce concrete results, and how Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 introduced a new and powerful tool by linking access to EU funds to respect for the rule of law—particularly when violations threaten the sound management of the Union’s budget.What you’ll learn in this episode:What the “rule of law” means in the European legal order.Why the 2020 conditionality mechanism represents a turning point in the EU’s toolbox.The importance of the landmark February 2022 judgment of the Court of Justice upholding the mechanism.How the EU seeks to balance respect for national sovereignty with the protection of its financial interests.Join us as we unpack the legal, political, and institutional dynamics shaping the defence of the rule of law in Europe.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.