The report on the Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report and recent developments, to be debated in plenary on Tuesday and voted on Wednesday, warns of limited progress on the Commission’s recommendations and highlights serious issues relating to judicial independence, corruption, media freedom and pluralism, and the safety of journalists. The text also raises the alarm over the shrinking civic space and challenges posed by the proliferation of digital technologies, including online platforms and AI-generated content.

When: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 15.30 CEST.

Where: European Parliament in Strasbourg, Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201).

Who: Parliament’s rapporteur Konstantinos Arvanitis (The Left, EL)

How: Accredited media representatives are invited to attend the press conference in person. In addition, journalists can join the press conference and ask questions remotely via the Interactio platform. When connecting, enter your name and the media…