The rule‑of‑law reports embedded in political conditions: the impact of domestic politics on the effectiveness of rule‑of‑law monitoring

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Icoz, G. 2026. The rule‑of‑law reports embedded in political conditions: the impact of domestic politics on the effectiveness of rule‑of‑law monitoring. Verfassungsblog. https://doi.org/10.59704/4e8b520a6f572480
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TitleThe rule‑of‑law reports embedded in political conditions: the impact of domestic politics on the effectiveness of rule‑of‑law monitoring
AuthorsIcoz, G.
Abstract

While the European Union is navigating both external geopolitical instability and internal challenges to constitutional norms, the question of how the Union protects the rule of law has become newly urgent. These pressures have made the annual Rule of Law Reports more politically consequential than ever – yet their impact still depends on the domestic conditions into which they are released. ..

Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Publication or CollectionVerfassungsblog: On Matters Constitutional
ISSN2366-7044
PublisherVerfassungsblog
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Online27 Jan 2026
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Accepted25 Jan 2026
Deposited13 Oct 2026
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