THE RULE OF LAW PRINCIPLE IN THE EU
Keywords:
European Union, Rule of Law, Article 2 TEU, Judicial Independence, European Commission, DemocracyAbstract
Centered on Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, this paper explores the Rule of Law as a shared identity and foundational value for all Member States. It details the “Rule of Law Mechanism” and the annual reports used by the European Commission to monitor judicial independence and anti-corruption efforts. The study emphasizes that the Rule of Law is not just a formal requirement but a dynamic guarantee for democracy and fundamental human rights within the Union.
