Fico Tells Meloni Russian Gas Is Essential for Europe
The Slovak prime minister warned his Italian counterpart of the dangers of the RePowerEU plan.
The Slovak prime minister warned his Italian counterpart of the dangers of the RePowerEU plan.
The German chancellor threatened Hungary and Slovakia with consequences unless they “obey and abandon” their sovereign positions, PM Fico said.
According to Budapest and Bratislava, the proposed text conflates the role of civil society organisations and that of political parties.
The Slovak leader denounced “aggressive” comments from Berlin, saying Slovakia will not bow to pressure from Brussels or abandon its independent stance on Ukraine.
Robert Fico said he would back a referendum opposing sanctions if one were to be held.
Politicians called for reconciliation and an end to an atmosphere filled with hatred.
On Thursday, it’s been a year since the PM was the target of an assassination attempt. He warns it won’t be the last attack on a public figure unless the country changes its tone.
“Brussels’ three highest priority objectives—arming Ukraine, accelerating EU accession, and banning Russian energy—would impose unbearable burdens on Hungarian families,” the Hungary-based economic research institute stated.

Even the Commission knows the current energy model is failing, but while they stay silent, European families pay the price.
“This is simply economic suicide,” Robert Fico said.