EURACTIV Slovakia, in cooperation with with Embassy of the Netherlands in Slovakia cordially invites you to an online discussion titled Rule of Law Report Uncovered: What Will Brussels Do About Slovakia? Discussion will be held on 31 July 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CET, online via Zoom in English
ABOUT THE EVENT
The state of rule of law in Slovakia is in sharp focus following governmental changes to public service media and criminal law. European Commission is releasing its 2024 Rule of Law Report, in which it will publish its findings and give recommendations.
The discussion will explore the roles of the European Commission, the media, and NGOs in addressing these challenges.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
- What are the key findings of the 2024 Rule of Law Report concerning Slovakia, and how do they compare to previous years?
- What specific recommendations does the Commission provide to address the rule of law issues in Slovakia?
- Has the Commission done enough to protect rule of law in Slovakia?
- What is the role of media and public sector in this fight?
- What is the overall rule of law situation in Central Europe?
PANELISTS
- Sophie in ‘t Veld, former Member of the European Parliament, Netherlands
- Jakub Jaraczewski, research coordinator, Democracy Reporting International, Poland
- Vladimír Bilčík, former Member of the European Parliament, Slovakia
Discussion will be chaired by Barbara Zmušková, Editor at EURACTIV Slovakia.
If you wish to attend the event, please fill in a registration form here. Registration is free of charge.
