Overview

• The EU's decision comes after Poland, under the leadership of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, implemented measures to restore judicial independence.
• Sanctions and financial penalties that had been imposed on Poland are being lifted, marking a significant shift in EU-Poland relations.
• The resolution of the dispute signifies a major policy turnaround from the previous nationalist government's judicial overhauls.
• Poland's commitment to rejoining the European public prosecutor’s office and adjusting its judicial council were key factors in the EU's decision.
• This development leaves Hungary as the remaining EU nation still facing sanctions for rule-of-law violations.