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Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget

In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are deeply concerned about the deterioration of respect for democracy, the rule…

Comuniq.EU · 17 Sep 2025 EU Socialists to kick out party of Slovakia’s Fico The Party of European Socialists has voted to expel Slovakia's Smer party led by Robert Fico. Comuniq.EU · 18 Jul 2025 Slovakia to allow approval of new EU sanctions on Russia on Friday, PM Fico says Slovakia will stop blocking the approval of the 18th package of European Union sanctions against Russia on Friday, Prime Minister Robert Fico… Comuniq.EU · 16 Jul 2025 EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, ball now in Slovakia’s court, says EU foreign chief The EU did not approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia due to Slovakia's concerns, but hopes for a resolution soon. Comuniq.EU · 9 Jun 2025 Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia that hurt Bratislava’s interests Slovakia will block EU sanctions harming its interests, says Fico. Slovakia · 22 Jan 2025 Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests Slovakia's Fico faces opposition accusations of EU exit plans amid escalating political tensions. Russia · 27 Dec 2024 Putin says Slovakia could host peace talks with Ukraine Putin supports Slovakian proposal for Ukraine peace talks. Slovakia · 22 Oct 2024 Slovak PM Fico says fight against illegal migration an absolute priority The fight against illegal migration into the European Union is an absolute priority, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday after… 7 Oct 2024 Slovak PM Fico opposes Ukraine’s NATO membership, promising to block it during his leadership Slovak PM Fico opposes Ukraine's NATO membership, promising to block it during his leadership. European Union · 24 Jul 2024 EU warns Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs EU warns Slovakia over law targeting foreign-funded NGOs. Legal action threatened.