'European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc will maintain pressure on members Poland and Hungary to uphold democratic values, including possible legal actions and funding cuts.
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The bloc has long been at odds with the nationalist and euroskeptic governments in Hungary and Poland.
The two countries are among nine member states whose national spending plans have not yet been approved by the European Commission, a step that is necessary to unlock billions of euros earmarked to help restart economic growth stalled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Von der Leyen also repeated support for a proposal to tie access to EU funds to respect for the rule of law.'
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EU Chief Says Bloc To Press Poland, Hungary On Democratic Values, September 15, 2021
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