Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Vera Jourova

Explore popular quotes and sayings by Vera Jourova.
Last updated on October 1, 2024.
Vera Jourova

Věra Jourová is a Czech politician and lawyer who has been the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency since 1 December 2019 and previously served as the European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality from 2014 to 2019. She served as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies between 2013 and 2014 and as the Czech Minister for Regional Development in 2014.

Born: August 18, 1964
Fundamental rights are not a given today. We have to protect them.
Everyone who chooses to live in Europe must accept the basic values. This includes the rule of law as well as equality of men and women and non-discrimination against religious and other minorities.
People who are not willing to respect not only the given law, but our democratic way of life, should not live in Europe. — © Vera Jourova
People who are not willing to respect not only the given law, but our democratic way of life, should not live in Europe.
Fundamental rights are for everyone and have to be respected by everyone. But we can't be naïve in dealing with those who are abusing the principles protecting fundamental rights.
We have to uphold the EU's core values. These days, people are nervous and uncertain because of security threats. In this kind of atmosphere, fear and hatred are on the rise. We need to safeguard security, but we also have to be vigilant and avoid handing over all power to those who say they are here to ensure security.
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