France and Germany have pledged to back the European Commission if it sanctioned Poland next week.
"If the commission thinks it has to trigger the [sanctions] procedure, we have a very clear and consistent position - we'll support the commission," French president Emmanuel Macron said in Brussels on Friday (15 December).
German chancellor Angela Merkel said: "If the commission considers it is forced to resort [to sanctions], we would also support the commission".
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