Does Poland still meet the conditions for access to EU funds? Troubling questions for the government in Brussels

Daniel Freund questions the European Commission's assessment of the rule of law in Poland, particularly regarding the release of EU funds. He argues that the Commission should reassess whether Poland meets the necessary conditions for accessing these funds, given ongoing issues with judicial independence. Freund highlights that many judges were appointed unlawfully and criticizes the lack of transparency in the Commission's evaluations. He emphasizes that the Polish government's promises should not be seen as a resolution to the underlying problems. The European Commission maintains that it is monitoring the situation, but further clarification on its criteria for assessing rule of law is being requested.