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The tale of Judge Tomasz Szmydt's unexpected resignation in Belarus exposes the intricate web of political intrigue, judicial ethics and foreign influence shaping Poland's judiciary, as well as the challenges the European Union faces to uphold the rule of law.
The EU's new Media Freedom and Artificial Intelligence Acts will likely struggle to influence the countries that need them most. Their long-term impact in the CEE region will therefore depend on bold provisions against resistance and the ability to update legislation with political and technological advancements.
The war waged by Russia is not universally recognised in the EU as an existential challenge to the West. Hence, the EU has not fully mobilised its potential in the defence industry and military preparedness. Given the rise of isolationist voices in the US and the proliferation of disinformation in the EU that amplifies pro-Russian radicals, the challenge to European democratic security is on high alert.