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Daniel Freund

MEP and co-chair of the Anti-Corruption Intergroup, European Parliament

2 articles · 3 June 2025 to 1 May 2026

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Participated in the Talking Europe panel assessing the rule-of-law implications of both election results.
Called on the Commission to reverse its decision to release frozen funds and maintain pressure on Poland over rule of law.

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Hungary and Bulgaria elections reshape EU eastern flank as Orbán era ends

Peter Magyar's victory in Hungary opens door to €22 billion in frozen funds while Bulgaria's eighth election in five years returns a president aligned with Moscow, testing Brussels' ability to enforce rule of law across the bloc.

Sofia Marchetti1 May 202610 min read

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Nawrocki's narrow win sets up clash with Tusk over EU policy implementation

Poland's new president can veto legislation needed to enact EU decisions, creating a second centre of power that may stall rule-of-law reforms, migration policy and climate measures.

Sofia Marchetti3 June 20258 min read

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