EU Weekly Review – 05/27/2022 Host Jaroslav Bublinec presents the show dealing with the latest developments in terms of the Conference on the Future of Europe and other EU matters.
Wiezik: EU Citizens Want More Democracy and Stronger European Parliament Brussels, May 27 (TASR) – European Union (EU) citizens have long been calling for more democracy and for a strengthening of the European Parliament as an institution that represents them, Slovak MEP Michal Wiezik has told TASR in an interview. Wiezik stated that such “very clear” demands were also presented by
Globsec to Focus on Ukraine This Year, Zelenskyy also Expected to Appear Bratislava, May 26 (TASR) – This year’s Globsec security conference will focus on Ukraine, Globsec president Robert Vass told a press conference on Thursday, adding that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his participation via tele-bridge. Globsec Bratislava Forum 2022 is set to take place on June 2-4. The event will
Benova: Some CoFoE Proposals Require Revision of European Union Treaties Bratislava/Brussels, May 26 (TASR) – If implemented, several proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) will require revisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Slovak MEP Monika Benova has told TASR, adding that she views such changes questionable given the complexity of the
Rybnicek: Towns and Villages Will Have to Consider Increasing Taxes and Fees Bratislava, May 25 (TASR) – Due to the Parliament-approved anti-inflation aid sponsored by the Finance Ministry, towns and municipalities will have to consider increasing property taxes, school and nursery fees or making decisions that will be unpopular among their inhabitants, TASR learnt from Slovak Towns Union (UMS) head and Trencin mayor
Bibiana and Its Director Tvrdon Receive Japanese Embassy Award Bratislava, May 25 (TASR) – The Japanese Embassy has given an award to the International House of Art for Children Bibiana and its director Peter Tvrdon. Japanese Ambassador to Slovakia Makoto Nakagawa presented the award “for a long-term contribution to deepening friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Slovakia” to Tvrdon
Hajsel: Need for Changes in Labour and Social Law Stems from CoFoE Conclusions Bratislava/Brussels, May 24 (TASR) – In line with the recommendations of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE), the European Commission should submit legislative proposals in the areas of labour and social law, the right to an adequate income and adequate housing and chiefly the rights of children and