Bratislava – For a fair resolution to the ongoing conflict and the security of Slovakia, strong and quality partnerships with our closest allies—such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, France, and Great Britain—are essential. However, the government under Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is failing to foster these relationships. This statement was made by Michal Šimečka, the leader of the opposition party PS, in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, according to TASR.
Šimečka emphasized the critical importance of Europe in achieving a just peace and ensuring Slovakia’s security. He pointed out that the suspension of military aid by Trump signifies a pressing need for strong collaborations.
“We require robust partnerships with our nearest allies—Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, France, Great Britain—but the Fico government is neglecting these relationships. They have alienated all of these nations, ignore them, and even threaten to obstruct collective European decisions,” Šimečka stated.
The PS leader criticized Slovakia for not actively participating in discussions with other countries. “We are being sidelined while decisions are made without our input, leaving us vulnerable to the influences of Putin and Trump. This can only be described as a betrayal of Slovakia’s interests by Fico,” he added.
Ivan Korčok, a member of the PS Presidium and former Slovak Foreign Minister, recently presented a petition with nearly 80,000 signatures to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. The petition urges the government to prioritize Slovakia’s position within Europe. Korčok remarked that Europe has consistently supported Slovakia since its accession to the Union, and now, it is time for Slovakia to reciprocate that support. He called the petition a clear message for the government to reevaluate its current trajectory, which appears to be distancing the country from Europe.
Korčok expressed concerns about the passivity of Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD), who he believes is not effectively engaging with Slovakia’s key partners.
“It is imperative to ensure that Slovakia remains an active participant at the European table. However, the current stance of Slovakia suggests a reluctance to engage,” he noted.
Additionally, Korčok criticized Slovakia’s preparations for the upcoming EU summit and the Prime Minister’s intention to veto conclusions that are not aligned with his preferences. An extraordinary EU summit focusing on support for Ukraine and European defense is scheduled to take place in Brussels on March 6. (March 4)
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