European Values

The EU values are common to the EU countries in a society in which inclusion, tolerance, justice, solidarity and non-discrimination prevail. These values are an integral part of our European way of life.

Future of Europe: EU debates and Citizen engagement are the key

The Conference on the Future of Europe is a citizen-led series of EU debates to enable European to share ideas…

4 years ago

AI technologies must prevent discrimination and protect diversity

Reducing gender, social or cultural bias in AI technologies is key, said the Culture and Education Committee in a resolution.…

4 years ago

What are European Union values?

What are the six core EU values the European Union is based upon and how do they translate into our…

4 years ago

EU ready to activate rule of law conditionality mechanism without delay

MEPs stressed that Parliament will use all means at its disposal to protect rule of law without delay. European Parliament…

4 years ago

Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

At a moment when the COVID-19 pandemic poses difficult and significant challenges to the EU, Portugal's Presidency will do everything…

4 years ago

Portugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and values

Time to deliver, with the knowledge that the European social model is the best tool for overcoming the challenges of…

4 years ago

The European “Magnitsky Act” against human rights abuses

EU adopts restrictive measures against individuals and organisations responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and violations. Sanctions…

4 years ago

Tigray: Hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia reported killed in artillery strikes

Reports of artillery strikes on civilians and mass killings of non-combatants in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, must be investigated and full access granted to independent investigators, UN rights…

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2021 priorities for European recovery and renewed vitality

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of…

4 years ago

EU Summit priorities left Brexit aside

The EU leaders’ agenda of the EU Summit includes climate targets, coordination of the COVID-19 response and foreign policy issues.…

4 years ago

The new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Serious human rights violations and abuses are taking place in many parts of the world – frequently without any consequences…

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Rule of law brings budget conditionality on EU money

Rule of law deficiencies bring conditionality on EU budget. Those who want EU money, must respect basic rules. Rule of…

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EU debates rule of law, balance between rights and values

Rule of law guarantees fundamental rights and values, allows the application of EU law, and supports an investment-friendly business environment.…

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Cyprus suspends EU ‘Golden Passports’ VISA investment scheme

Cyprus suspends VISA investment scheme with “Golden passports” following investigative journalists videos. An investigation by Al Jazeera presents that high-ranking…

4 years ago

Recovery Plan: Boosting EU strategic Autonomy

President Charles Michel placed EU strategic autonomy at the top of the political agenda. Multi-level competition is on the rise…

4 years ago

Article 7 for protecting EU values: Hungary debate over rule of law concerns

Hungary has been criticised for breaching EU values - such as having democratic institutions and freedom of thought. Last year…

5 years ago

LIVE Hearings: Vera Jourova VP – Values and transparency

LIVE Hearings today with Věra Jourová Vice-President for Values and transparency. Vera Jourova is heard by the Committee on Constitutional…

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The new strategic agenda for the EU 2019-2024

The European Council agreed on an agenda for the EU for the next five years. 'A new strategic agenda 2019-2024'…

5 years ago

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