Tusk says freedom and fundamental values cannot be negotiated

Ljubljana, 4 September - Donald Tusk, the president of the European People's Party (EPP), visited Slovenia on Friday to honour the 20th anniversary of New Slovenia (NSi), underscoring that even though EU countries and EPP parties may pursue different interests, the EU's fundamental values such as freedom of speech, tolerance and the rule of law, are non-negotiable.

Ljubljana European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
European People's Party (EPP) president Donald Tusk (left) and the head of New Slovenia (NSi), Defence Minister Matej Tonin, speak to the press after a meeting.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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