
Slovak PM Wants Temporary Suspension of EU Emissions Trading
Fico criticizes Brussels for focusing on Ukraine when strategic sectors in member states face critical challenges.

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.

In a letter sent to the President of the European Council, the Slovak PM said he is “not in the position” to support any solution aimed at covering Ukraine’s military expenses for the coming years.