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Article 7 procedures
The EU can use article 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) to deal with serious breaches of its founding values, including democracy and fundamental rights.
Mechanisms to uphold the rule of law
The EU's rule of law toolbox is designed to address situations where the rule of law is under threat or deteriorating, due to systemic violations or more isolated incidents.
Rule of law: why it matters
Rule of law is one of the EU’s founding values, and essential to its very functioning. It is fundamental for the application of EU law, protects citizens and establishes the conditions for a well-functioning single market.
