
Slovakia Second Country To Sue EU Over Decision to Phase Out Russian Gas
Prime Minister Robert Fico said Bratislava would challenge the EU’s plan to end imports of Russian natural gas, joining neighbouring Hungary in opposing the move.

Prime Minister Robert Fico said Bratislava would challenge the EU’s plan to end imports of Russian natural gas, joining neighbouring Hungary in opposing the move.

Fico criticizes Brussels for focusing on Ukraine when strategic sectors in member states face critical challenges.

The Slovak premier emphasized in Florida that his country maintains independent positions on Ukraine and is “not a Brussels parrot.”

The capacity of the power plant to be built with the €15 billion project at Jaslovske Bohunice is expected to reach 1,200 megawatts.

Airports, rail networks, and road traffic were affected in several countries as ice forced authorities to suspend services.

Meeting in Bratislava, Babiš and Fico ruled out arms deliveries to Ukraine, revived plans for joint cabinet meetings, and criticised Brussels’ emissions agenda.

Robert Fico said Slovakia must pursue its national interests through diplomacy, even if doing so temporarily strains relations with key allies.

The peaceful demonstration featured speeches highlighting that the discriminatory decrees are still in force in Slovakia, and continue to impact the Hungarian minority.

Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opted out of a mega loan to Kyiv that will impose yet another burden on European taxpayers.

European capitals argue that Ukraine’s long-term protection must be secured before any peace talks can credibly address territorial compromises.