A press conference on the rule of law in the European Union will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 15:30 CEST. The document, which will be discussed in the European Parliament's plenary session and put to a vote on Wednesday, reflects the Parliament's assessment of the European Commission's 2025 "Rule of Law" report and recent developments.
Redaksiya reports that rapporteur Konstantinos Arvanitis (The Left, EL) will present the Parliament's assessment of the Commission's 2025 "Rule of Law" report and recent developments. The report warns of limited progress on the Commission's recommendations and highlights serious concerns regarding judicial independence, corruption, media freedom and pluralism, as well as the safety of journalists. The text also raises an alarm about the shrinking civic space and notes the challenges associated with the proliferation of digital technologies, including content generated by online platforms and artificial intelligence.
The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 15:30 CEST. The venue is the Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The rapporteur will be Konstantinos Arvanitis (The Left, EL).
According to the rules for participation in the conference, accredited media representatives are invited to attend the press conference in person. Additionally, journalists can ask questions at the press conference by connecting remotely via the Interactio platform. When connecting, you must enter your name and the media organization you represent in the first name/last name fields. Headphones and a microphone are recommended for improved sound quality. Interpretation is only available for speeches delivered via video.
The press conference will also be available via webstream on the Parliament's Multimedia Centre. Contact information: Kyriakos KLOSIDIS, Press Officer (EL). Phone number: +32 228 32357 (BXL). Mobile number: +32 470 96 47 35. Email: kyriakos.klosidis@europarl.europa.eu; Email: libe-press@europarl.europa.eu. X account: @EP_Justice. Bluesky account: @libe.europarl.europa.eu.
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