C-204/21, Commission v Poland

C-204/21, Commission v Poland
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Key Points to Note in This Case

• Issue: The case involved the "Muzzle Law," which aimed to limit the growing impact of Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) case law on judicial independence in Poland.

• Legal Basis: The Commission's arguments were based on Article 19 TEU, Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and Article 267 TFEU.

• Non-Compliance: Poland refused to comply with the rulings addressing these concerns.

• Action Taken: The Commission initiated an Article 260 TFEU action requesting the imposition of financial penalties to ensure compliance.