Such was the very title of a debate held during the European Committee of the Regions' July plenary session with Commissioner Margaritis Schinas. Representing the ECR Group 8was member Raymund Kovács who said he "very much welcomes that this debate is among the priorities of the European Commission as common European values are core values of EU".

Our common European values are set out in the Treaty on European Union, the Charter of Fundamental Rights but Mr Kovács also highlighted that "the European way of life means much more and is difficult to precisely define". There are many common factors that unite us but we are also diverse with different national identities – "our traditions and customs all represent this diversity", he said.

The ECR member and member of Local Government of District 16 of Budapest outlined the role that regional and local authorities can play in the promotion of European values: "As regional and local representatives we have practical experience and ideas on how to promote European values. We should be involved in the implementation of programs and be active partners in this cooperation."

​The plenary debate took place in hybrid format on 30 June.