Eric Mamer

EC tells Poland, Hungary rule-of-law clause in line with summit agreements

Mamer said that the Commission does not wish to talk about a no-agreement scenario, but mentioned that the treaties speak of a “Plan B” in the event of the budget not being agreed upon. Olivier Hoslet/PAP/EPA

The European Commission has said it will stand its ground in a dispute with Poland and Hungary, insisting a rule-of-law mechanism in the 2021-27 EU budget is in line with agreements made by the heads of EU states at a July summit.

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