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EU Rule of Law Declines: Bulgaria and Hungary at Bottom

10/28/2025

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In the World Justice Project's 2025 report, Bulgaria and Hungary rank lowest in the EU's Rule of Law Index.
Over two-thirds of EU members, including Slovakia, have declined in rule of law standards.
Russia shows the steepest global deterioration, while Denmark remains the top EU performer.
The United Kingdom, the United States, and Ukraine also trend downward, with 63% of EU countries seeing worsened regulation and reduced impartiality.

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In the World Justice Project's 2025 report, Bulgaria and Hungary rank lowest in the EU's Rule of Law Index.
Over two-thirds of EU members, including Slovakia, have declined in rule of law standards.
Russia shows the steepest global deterioration, while Denmark remains the top EU performer.
The United Kingdom, the United States, and Ukraine also trend downward, with 63% of EU countries seeing worsened regulation and reduced impartiality.