Safeguarding the Rule of Law in the European Union
The Meijers Committee is concerned about the EU’s insufficient response to threats against the rule of law within its member states. The erosion of legal safeguards due to ‘constitutional capture’ presents significant risks across the EU, creating a slippery slope that gradually deprives European citizens of legal protection and undermines fundamental rights. To counter these developments, the Meijers Committee seeks to mobilize current and future (legal) professionals to defend and uphold the rule of law.
The Meijers Committee founded the ‘Young Meijers Committee’ as a response to the growing threats to democracy and the rule of law in the European Union. This initiative aims to equip motivated students and young professionals, with essential skills, knowledge and practical experience, empowering them to challenge the current trajectory of the EU and develop solutions for pressing rule of law challenges.
Simultaneously, the Meijers Committee will critically reflect on developments regarding the rule of law and EU agencies by continuously bringing them to the attention of current decision-makers via the dissemination of information and analysis. This includes our expert Comments on the Rule of Law and EU Agencies, the Rule of Law Dashboard, and the Rule of Law FAQs, which provide an overview of rule of law case law concerning selected EU Member States, alongside the organization of expert events.