EU investigates slipping Polish rule of law

The European Parliament is going to investigate the rule of law in Poland.

A large majority (438 to 152) of the parliamentarians voted Wednesday in Strasbourg for the investigation. They think there is a 'clear risk' that Poland violates European values ​​in the EU treaty.

A commission including Judith Sargentini (GroenLinks) will conduct research and then draw up a report. On the basis of that report, Parliament may call on the Member States to activate Article 7 of the Convention. That procedure could cost Poland the right to vote in the European Council. The chance that this happens is not considered big.