The rule of law has been a long-standing priority for the European Union andrespect for this value has been a major concern for the European Commission. In this respect, several preventive and punitive legal means have been promoted over the years which should help to guarantee and protect the values of the European Union, including the rule of law. This article provides an overview of these mechanisms, of how they have been implem...

The phenomenon of corruption represents an important study object for most of law specialists, theoreticians, or practitioners, as it is a real calamity that worries nowadays both governments and the public opinion throughout the world. The corruption manifests itself on economic, administrative, legal and political field in any society, as it is an abuse of authority and power, and use of public function for private interests by...