Lunch seminar with Jakub Jaraczewski

Repairing the rule of law the hard way - experiences from Poland

Abstract

After eight years of a rule of law crisis instigated by an antidemocratic government, Poland witnessed a significant political shift. The last year's parliamentary elections resulted in a centrist majority and a government committed to restoring the independence of the judiciary and repairing democratic institutions. However, this endeavor is not without its challenges, given the unique features of the Polish public law and the obstacles left by the previous government. As the pressure to implement CJEU/ECtHR judgments mounts and the divisions within the pro-democratic camp widen, Polish authorities are formulating a unique playbook for democratic restoration in a contested environment. The presentation of key developments and factors will be followed by a QA session, allowing the audience to actively participate in the discussion about the Polish experience and its implications for the wider European Union.

Speaker bio

Jakub Jaraczewski is a Research Coordinator at Democracy Reporting International, a Berlin-based NGO dedicated to supporting democracy and the rule of law worldwide.

As part of the re: constitution programme, he works with journalists and policymakers to improve the public debate on the rule of law in the European Union.

Jakub focuses on the situation in Central and Eastern Europe. His insights have been featured in the New York Times, Guardian, Politico, Euronews, and other leading European and global media.

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