Slovak National Council Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar warns Slovakia is heading toward its worst economic times due to the EU's economic policies, citing significantly higher electricity and gas prices compared to the US.
Slovakia's deputy parliament speaker, Tibor Gaspar, asserts the country will not relinquish its EU veto power under the current government, citing significant sovereignty loss and potential dominance by larger EU states.
Slovak deputy parliament speaker Tibor Gaspar hopes the EU won't enter the Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns over increased military spending potentially leading to involvement, amidst NATO's defensive alliance stance and perceived Russian threat.
Slovakia's Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar asserts the country will continue its independent foreign policy within the EU, despite pressure, aligning occasionally with Hungary and seeking stronger Visegrad Group cooperation.
Slovak Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar states some European politicians want the Ukraine conflict to continue, citing a €90 billion loan (not participated in by Slovakia) as evidence, which will delay peace by funding weapons and Ukraine's state.
Slovak deputy parliament speaker Tibor Gaspar expresses hope for a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict to facilitate broader cooperation between Slovakia and Russia, despite current EU sanctions limiting such interactions.
