Answer to a written question – A police officer’s infiltration of the political movement Potere al Popolo: a potential violation of democratic principles and fundamental freedoms – E-002470/2025(ASW)

The Commission has no specific information on the situation referred to by the Honourable Members. Actions by national authorities for the purpose of maintaining law and order and safeguarding internal security remain the responsibility of the Member State concerned. Consequently, policing matters, such as the one referred to fall within the remit of the national authorities.

The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union applies to Member States when they are implementing EU law[1]. Outside those situations, it remains the competence of Member States, including their judicial authorities, to ensure that fundamental rights are effectively respected and protected in accordance with their national legislation and international human rights obligations.

Specific matters of fundamental rights and policing also do not fall within the scope of the Rule of Law report. The Honourable Members should rest assured that the Commission closely monitors the functioning of the justice systems of all Member States, including in Italy. Reference can be made to the 2025 EU Justice Scoreboard published by the Commission in July 2025[2].

The Commission will also continue to work with the Italian authorities to promote the rule of law within the framework of the comprehensive annual rule of law cycle.

The 2025 Rule of Law Report, published on 8 July 2025, presents developments and recommendations related to the rule of law in the Member States[3].

• [1] Article 51(1) EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
• [2] 2025 EU Justice Scoreboard, COM(20245) 375 final, https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/51b21eff-a4b0-4e73-b461-06bd23b43d4e_en?filename=2025%20EU%20Justice%20Scoreboard_template.pdf.
• [3] https://commission.europa.eu/publications/2025-rule-law-report-communication-and-country-chapters_en.