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Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

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Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

Dutch liberal MEP Sophie in 't Veld told Euronews that action needs to be taken against Hungary and Poland before it is too late.


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