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2025 Rule of law report - Communication and country chapters
EUROPA
2025.07.10
Europe’s democracy, security and economy rely on the rule of law. It is the cornerstone for translating EU values into tangible benefits for Europeans, fostering stability, equality, social cohesion, and competitiveness. The rule of law is the foundation on which the EU stands firm in a world where the international rules-based order, the respect for fundamental rights, and democratic systems are increasingly under pressure. It is essential for the EU to reaffirm its commitment to the rule of law and to take concrete steps to promote and defend it, on our continent and across the globe. It is also necessary to place the EU on the sound footing it needs with a view to future enlargement, in which trust in public institutions is ensured, businesses can thrive, and citizens can exercise their rights.
Citizens and businesses expect the EU to play an important role in upholding the rule of law, and in ensuring that they can enjoy fair and sound governance wherever they live. Within the EU, the rule of law is necessary for delivering policies that promote competitiveness through the Single Market and empower citizens to actively participate in both society and the economy. The rule of law is an essential consideration for companies operating across borders. Businesses, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, need a stable and predictable economic environment. However, they are often held back by a lack of legal certainty and concerns about equal treatment for their investment. As of this year’s Report, and as set out in President von der Leyen’s Political Guidelines¹, the Commission is giving a particular emphasis to the Single Market dimension, monitoring developments across Member States.
This sixth annual Rule of Law Report, and the first for this Commission’s mandate, consolidates a successful process of partnership between the EU and Member States to further the rule of law, centred on a continued emphasis on a preventive and dialogue-based approach. It