Bratislava – Prime Minister Robert Fico of the Slovak Republic (Smer-SD) stated that the European Union (EU) will “perish” if it fails to respect sovereign politics, traditions, and historical roots. This statement was made during Thursday’s Question Time in the National Council (NR) of Slovakia, in response to a query regarding the new national security strategy of the United States. Fico believes the document indicates that the EU is neglecting its core values and leadership roles, a sentiment he supports, according to TASR.
Fico remarked, “Can we be upset with the Vice President of the USA, who claimed that the EU is completely forsaking its traditions? We cannot; he is absolutely correct. If the EU continues down this path without honoring sovereign politics, traditions, and historical roots, then it will perish. And if that is to happen, so be it,” he asserted.
He emphasized that Slovakia would uphold its positions and traditions, referencing the constitutional amendment that defines the existence of two genders in Slovak law. He indicated that this issue has created a conflict with the Party of European Socialists (PES).
Fico described the new US security strategy as focused on values, presenting a fresh perspective from the United States on Europe and the EU. “This document reiterates that the European Union is abandoning its fundamental values, lacks leadership, and is diminishing in its global standing,” he noted, adding that this aligns with a viewpoint they have long maintained.
He further stated that the EU is not exerting real leadership as it once did and is losing its status on the global stage. (11 December)
“If the EU continues like this and does not respect sovereign politics, traditions, historical roots, then it will perish. And if it is to perish, let it perish.” Robert Fico.
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