ABOUT THE AUTHOR

York Albrecht

York Albrecht is a research associate at the Institut für Europäische Politik in Berlin, working on the RESILIO project as well as researching the nexus between the rule of law erosion and foreign investments in Hungary.

POSTS BY York Albrecht

04 April 2024

Strengthening the Resilience of the Rule of Law through Democracy

For almost a decade now, the European Union (EU) has been struggling with the erosion of the rule of law in some of its Member States. The IEP explored the various pillars of the rule of law resilience, culminating in the recent RESILIO report. Unsurprisingly, the independent judiciary and effective public administration prove to be key for the functioning of the rule of law. To remain resilient, the rule of law needs a solid democratic political culture anchored in a robust civil society, independent media, and a sound public debate. Henceforth, a long-term investment in democracy is the best way to strengthen the resilience of the rule of law. Continue reading >>