Rule of Law

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Within the European Parliament, LIBE committee is responsible for “the protection within the territory of the Union of citizens' rights, human rights and fundamental rights, including the protection of minorities, as laid down in the Treaties and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union” and for “the determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by a Member State of the principles common to the Member States”.

LIBE is at the heart of EP activities and initiatives in the field of fundamental rights and rule of law - see below for more details on the latter, in particular regarding Member States under Article 7(1) TEU procedures, as well as on the specific subject file dedicated to the LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group


LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG)