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EU's New 'Rule of Law' Financial Leash: Will It Work, or Just Bite the Hand That Feeds It?
The EU's new Regulation 2020/2092 ties the disbursement of EU funds to member states' respect for the rule of law. While potentially powerful, the paper highlights concerns that it could harm innocent beneficiaries and questions whether financial pressure alone can truly enforce democratic values.
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Identified Weaknesses
Limited accessibility due to niche focus
The paper focuses on a very specific legal instrument, a Regulation, within a complex legal and political context, making it difficult for those unfamiliar with EU law and politics to grasp the main arguments.
Rating Explanation
The paper offers a comprehensive and balanced analysis of a highly complex legal issue. It provides a clear explanation of the mechanism, its legal background, and potential implications, avoiding overly simplistic conclusions. The rating is capped at 4 due to the niche focus and limited accessibility to a broader audience outside the EU legal field.
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Original Title:
The Rule of Law Conditionality Under Regulation No 2092/2020—Is it all About the Money?
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July 14, 2025 at 07:02 AM
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