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You saying it doesnt make it true.

The EU currently has political "concerns" about rule of law. If there were real breaches you would point out an example of the actual event/incident that breached EU rules.

The sanctioning mechanism under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) is a process used by the European Union to address serious breaches of fundamental values by a Member State. This mechanism can lead to substantial consequences, including the suspension of certain rights that a Member State enjoys as part of the EU, such as voting rights in the Council. Here's an overview of the process:

Triggering the Procedure: The process can be initiated by one-third of the Member States, the European Parliament, or the European Commission. They must provide a reasoned proposal stating that there is a clear risk of a serious breach by a Member State.

Preventive Phase: Before a serious breach has materialized, the Council, acting by a majority of four-fifths of its members after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine that there is a clear risk of a serious breach by the Member State in question. The Member State in question is given the opportunity to respond to the findings.

Sanctioning Phase: If the situation escalates or persists, the European Council, acting unanimously on the earlier proposal by one-third of the Member States or by the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine that a serious and persistent breach exists. Following this determination, the Council can decide to suspend certain rights of the Member State, including voting rights in the Council.

Legal Appeals Process: The legal framework of the EU does not explicitly provide a direct appeal mechanism against the decisions made under Article 7 TEU. The decisions made under this article are largely political and are taken at the highest levels of EU governance, including the European Council and the Council of the European Union. However, the Member State in question is involved in the process and given the opportunity to present its case. Additionally, the principles of fairness and the right to be heard are fundamental aspects of EU law and are expected to be upheld during the procedure.