{"id":3707,"date":"2022-03-14T16:55:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T15:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10164\/?p=3707"},"modified":"2022-03-14T16:55:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T15:55:12","slug":"debunking-common-myths-around-the-rule-of-law-in-europe-launch-of-our-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commissie-meijers.nl\/nl\/debunking-common-myths-around-the-rule-of-law-in-europe-launch-of-our-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking common myths around the rule of law in Europe \u2013 Launch of our FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A number of politicians in Europe, notably from government parties in Poland and Hungary, are challenging established conceptions around the rule of law \u2013 the framework guaranteeing accountable governments and equal citizens\u2019 rights. They pretend that the rule of law is a mere buzzword and claim that it is a political tool used to target them and their political agendas without justification. These claims are packed with myths, lies and half-truths that hinder constructive debates around the rule of law in the EU.<\/p>\n

To help politicians, journalists, and any other actors involved in the rule of law debate navigate these muddy waters, Democracy Reporting International (DRI) and Meijers Committee paired up to create the\u00a0Rule of Law FAQs<\/em>. These handy cards will help you get your facts straight and be ready to bust the myths that have been built around the rule of law.<\/p>\n

Join us on\u00a016 March at 16:30 CET\u00a0<\/strong>on Zoom for the launch of the\u00a0Rule of Law FAQs<\/em>. We will be talking with:<\/p>\n