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Video conference of ministers for European affairs, 22 April 2020

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EU ministers responsible for European affairs held an informal video conference to discuss the EU’s and the member states’ response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

They exchanged views on the measures taken so far, at both EU and national levels, and the way forward towards a gradual lifting of containment measures and economic recovery.  Ministers also addressed the issue of the impact of emergency measures on fundamental rights and the rule of law.

At the end of the meeting the Croatian presidency issued a press release.

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Andreja Metelko-Zgombić and Maroš Šefčovič are briefing the results of the video conference.

Press conference

Andreja Metelko-Zgombić is sitting in the video conference room and discussing with the members of the meeting.

Andreja Metelko-Zgombić

Members are sitting in the video conference room and maintaining social distance.

General view of the video conference

Members sitting in the video conference room and maintaining social distance.

Roundtable

Andreja Metelko-Zgombić is sitting in the video conference room and preparing to start the meeting.

Andreja Metelko-Zgombić

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