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FRA addresses Finnish rule of law seminar

On 1 April, the FRA Director Sirpa Rautio took part in the Rule of Law Seminar in Helsinki, organised by the Finnish Ministry of Justice. The focus was on the Venice Commission’s recent opinion on proposed amendments to the Constitution of Finland regarding the independence of the judiciary.

She highlighted why the rule of law matters now more than ever. Rule of law is one of the EU’s core values and a key condition for democratic resilience, especially at a time of growing pressure on democratic systems across Europe. 

The Venice Commission’s Rule of Law Checklist, as well as the work of FRA, play vital roles in this regard.