Understanding the EU's Black Sheep

What is the primary focus of the 2024 Rule of Law Report?

• Military capabilities of EU countries

• Cultural diversity in the EU

• Economic growth of EU member-states

• Performance of member-states in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom

Which country is highlighted for its declining confidence in the justice system?

• Hungary

• Ireland

• Slovakia

• Belgium

What action did Slovakia's government take that raised concerns about corruption?

• Supported pro-Russian media

• Increased legal fees

• Shut down the special prosecutor’s office

• Strengthened its integrity framework

Under whose leadership has Italy faced challenges in media freedom?

• Robert Fico

• Donald Tusk

• Viktor Orban

• Giorgia Meloni

What incident involved Italy's national public broadcaster, RAI?

• A lawsuit against a journalist

• A merger with another broadcaster

• A new government funding initiative

• A strike over government control

What progress has Poland made according to the Rule of Law Report?

• Improving media freedom

• Reversing troubling policies

• Enhancing judicial independence

• Reducing corruption

Which country is noted for having the most significant issues in all three categories of the Rule of Law Report?

• Slovakia

• Italy

• Hungary

• Poland

What has the EU done in response to Hungary's issues?

• Withheld cohesion and recovery funds

• Offered diplomatic support

• Implemented trade sanctions

• Increased funding

What political party did Viktor Orban co-found in the European Parliament?

• The Liberal Alliance

• The Social Democrats

• The Green Party

• Patriots for Europe

What is a common theme among the 'black sheep' countries in the EU?

• High levels of public trust

• Strong support for EU policies

• Challenges in justice, corruption, and media freedom

• Economic prosperity