John Morijn

Nov 23, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Kim Lane Scheppele |John Morijn

ABSTRACTSince 2010, the European Union has been challenged by rogue Member States that reject its fundamental values. The European Commission cajoled, expressed concern and occasionally brought infringement actions. Yet autocratisation continued. Then the EU passed three regulations with the 2021–2027 EU budget cycle and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that explicitly permitted the Union to freeze funds to rogue Member States.

Nov 22, 2024 | verfassungsblog.de | Anja Bossow |Luke Dimitrios Spieker |John Morijn |Jakob Gašperin Wischhoff

Under the pretext of allegedly protecting children, the Hungarian parliament adopted legislation in 2021 that prohibits depictions of homosexuality and gender reassignment in any media and material accessible to minors.

Feb 19, 2024 | oko.press | John Morijn

Prawa autorskie: Fot. Jakub Orzechowski / Agencja GazetaFot. Jakub Orzechows... Prawa autorskie: Fot. Jakub Orzechowski / Agencja GazetaFot. Jakub Orzechows... W ciągu jednej kadencji rządu po prostu nie da się cofnąć każdego elementu zniszczeń dokonanych przez poprzedni rząd w ciągu ośmiu lat, w kolejności, w jakiej się pojawiały, jakbyśmy przewijali film — pisze holenderski prawnik John Morijn, od lat zaangażowany w obronę praworządności w Unii Europejskiej.

Feb 15, 2024 | verfassungsblog.de | John Morijn

Since the new Polish government took power, it has taken first steps to restore the rule of law. These have been quite different in nature, from the soft appeals to comply with the case law of the CJEU to more uncompromising and confrontational measures, like taking control of the public broadcasting TVP. It is too early to comprehensively understand the overall strategic vision of the Polish government in remedying the situation.

Aug 3, 2023 | oko.press | John Morijn

Prawa autorskie: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts as he delivers a speech during an event to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising against the Soviet occupation, in front of the Mindszethyneum House, a newly inaugurated memorial of the clerical leader of the revolution, cardinal Jozsef Mindszenthy, in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on October 23, 2022.