Procedures
22 votesReinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries
Condition development aid on poverty reduction, natural resource management, and anti-smuggling cooperation to address the root causes of irregular migration in partner countries.
The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report
Condition EU funding on rule of law compliance and suspend payments to member states violating judicial independence, media freedom, or fundamental rights.
Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025
Condition EU funding on compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and block financial support for groups opposing gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights.
Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU
Require Member States to define rape based on the absence of consent and provide specialized medical, psychological, and legal support to survivors.
EU enlargement strategy
Condition EU accession on strict rule-of-law reforms and align candidate countries with the common foreign policy to counter Russian and Chinese interference.