Press release - European values: COVID-19 emergency measures pose a “risk of abuse of power”

MEPs concluded that national emergency measures pose a risk of abuse of power and stressed that any measure affecting democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights must be necessary, proportional and time-limited.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20201024IPR90104/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20201024IPR90104/
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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  • MEPs concluded that national emergency measures pose a risk of abuse of power and stressed that any measure affecting democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights must be necessary, proportional and time-limited.
  • MEPs urge the Commission to conduct an evaluation of first wave measures, in addition to the initial comments included in its first annual rule of law report, and emphasise the need for a permanent, effective monitoring mechanism.
  • MEPs warn against undue restrictions to the freedom of assembly and changes in legislation while citizens are unable to protest.
  • Next steps

    Parliament is scheduled to vote on this resolution during the 11-13 November plenary session.

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