On 30 May 2023, Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency, attended the 3953rd meeting of General Affairs Council chaired by Jessika Roswall, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs, in Brussels, Belgium.

During the Council meeting, the EU Ministers started preparations for the European Council meeting on 29-30 June 2023. As part of the Article 7(1) TEU procedure, the Council held hearings on rule of law in Poland and respect for the EU values in Hungary.

This video shows a joint press conference given by the two officials following the Council meeting.