EU parliament launches action against Poland
Government risks breaching fundamental European values
15 November, 16:27In a resolution adopted Wednesday by 438 to 152, with 71 abstentions, the lawmakers triggered the first stage of a so-called rule of law procedure against the Polish government.
The procedure could lead to the suspensions of Poland's EU voting rights.
The assembly's Civil Liberties Committee must now draw up a legal proposal to formally request that the mechanism - known as Article 7 - be activated due to a "clear risk of a serious breach" of EU values. (ANSA).