Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs
Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion
Mr. Filip Vurm:
The rule of law is one of the constants of the Czech foreign policy. We definitely believe every EU country should comply with all EU standards in terms of the rule of law and human rights, including the freedom of press and all the areas the Deputy mentioned. All states which will become members of the EU in coming years should comply with all the high standards of the EU.
This is to ensure there will not be any problem or backslide in future.