20 Aug
Modernization of the Armed Forces Brings Heger and Fico Together. But Slovakia Is Losing What Matters Most: Allies’ TrustBillion-euro investments are gradually transforming the Slovak military and bringing it closer to NATO standards. However, modernization cannot solve all of the country’s weaknesses. Read more |
Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia are generally supportive of EU enlargement, both eastward and southward toward the Western Balkans. However, politicians emphasise the importance of candidate countries meeting the necessary criteria. Ukraine acknowledges the long road ahead but asserts that every step toward EU membership is a step further from Russia’s sphere of influence.
By Aleksandra Krzysztoszek (EURACTIV.pl), Ondřej Plevák (EURACTIV.cz), Natália Silenská (EURACTIV.sk) and Yana Sliemzina (Gwara Media)
Written by Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | EURACTIV.pl
The Czechs are working to ensure that Ukraine can become a member of the European Union as soon as possible. They are sending money, weapons and providing know-how. However, the question mark hangs over whether they can persuade other countries to do the same, or at least not to throw sticks under Kyiv's feet.
Written by Ondřej Plevák | Euractiv.cz
No representatives of the Visegrad Group were assigned for the EU top jobs for the next term. The situation looks a bit better with regards to the European Parliament posts.
Written by Krzysztof Ryncarz | Euractiv.pl