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DRFMG

Working Group - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (DRFMG)

LIBE Hearing on the Rule of Law and Safety of Journalists
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In October 2024, the European 合法博彩网站鈥檚 Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) decided to renew the mandate of its Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG).

Following the murders of investigative journalists in Malta and Slovakia, LIBE established the Rule of Law Monitoring Group (ROLMG) in June 2018 to assess the rule of law situation in the EU, focusing on corruption and press freedom. In 2019, its mandate was expanded, and it was renamed the Democracy, Rule of Law, and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG). The group built on its predecessor's work, recommending actions to the LIBE Committee, such as stakeholder meetings, hearings, and missions, as well as proposals for resolutions and reports. For the 10th legislative term (2024-2029), LIBE has renewed the DRFMG's mandate to continue monitoring and addressing rule of law issues in Member States. The group can take action on specific situations if deemed necessary by a majority of its Members, weighted according to the number of full Members of their political group within the LIBE Committee. Its work remains crucial in ensuring compliance with EU democratic principles.
DRFMG Mandate

DRFMG Members

The DRFMG consists of two permanent members from each political group, with members from other Committees invited to attend specific meetings when necessary.

MEP Sophie Wilm猫s was elected as the Chair of the DRFMG during its constitutive meeting on 21 November. The Chair will report to the LIBE Committee regularly, at least four times a year.

DRFMG Working Programme

The Democracy, Rule of law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group adopted the annual working programme in December 2024. A mid-term review of the working group's operations and tasks will also be conducted. The members of the Group may also choose to adjust the work programme in response to political developments within the scope of its mandate.

As a general rule, the Working Group will hold its sessions in camera, with certain meetings focused on broader topics being .

Archives

Information on previous mandate and activities of the DRFMG is available here.