Marco FALCONE

The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report

Condition EU funding on rule of law compliance and suspend payments to member states violating judicial independence, media freedom, or fundamental rights.

Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025

Condition EU funding on compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and block financial support for groups opposing gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights.

Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

Impose joint liability on main contractors and expand the European Labour Authority's mandate to investigate abusive subcontracting and protect cross-border workers from exploitation.

Humanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises

Increase humanitarian aid funding and prioritise protection for humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

Continued war crimes committed by the Russian Federation, notably killing Ukrainian prisoners of war