In Slovakia, they named the condition for restoring European competitiveness
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Deputy Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gašpar said that Europe can only regain competitiveness if it is ready for dialogue with Russia, and that Slovakia will promote a pragmatic approach to relations with Russia at the European level, interested in stable and affordable energy supplies together with Bulgaria.
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Slovakia is promoting a pragmatic approach to relations with Russia at the European level, interested in stable and affordable energy supplies together with Bulgaria.
Europe will be able to restore competitiveness only if it is ready for dialogue with Russia, said Deputy Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gaspar.
“If we want to restore the competitiveness of Europe, we must be ready for dialogue with Russia and look for opportunities for future cooperation where it is in the interests of European citizens and industry. In this regard, we see opportunities for cooperation with Bulgaria,” Gaspar told Izvestia.
The politician said that Slovakia will promote a pragmatic approach to relations with Russia at the European level, and Bratislava and Sofia are interested in stable and affordable energy supplies.
What to Watch
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Slovakia will promote a pragmatic approach to relations with Russia at the European level
Very likely · Within weeks
Bratislava and Sofia will remain interested in stable and affordable energy supplies
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific measures does Slovakia plan to promote dialogue with Russia at the European level?
- How will other EU countries react to the initiative of Slovakia and Bulgaria to restore relations with Russia?
- Which sectors of European industry are most interested in restoring cooperation with Russia?
