EU Weekly Review – 05/13/2022
Host David Fairhurst presents the show dealing with the latest developments in terms of the Conference on the Future of Europe and other EU matters.
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Heger Meets Outgoing US Ambassador, Praises Excellent Cooperation
Bratislava, May 13 (TASR) – Premier Eduard Heger (OLaNO) received outgoing US Ambassador to Slovakia Bridget Brink on Friday, TASR has learnt from the Government Office.
Heger at the meeting praised the excellent cooperation, both in the field of bilateral relations, as well as in the transatlantic area.
The premier thanked
Kalinak: My Prosecution Is Political Process
Bratislava, May 13 (TASR) – Ex-interior minister Robert Kalinak, who was released from custody by the Supreme Court on Friday, stated on the same day that he views the criminal proceedings against him as a political process.
Following his release, Kalinak stressed that courts have only decided on whether or not
Supreme Court Releases Kalinak from Custody
Bratislava, May 13 (TASR) – The Supreme Court has released charged ex-interior minister Robert Kalinak from custody, overturning a previous decision of the Specialised Criminal Court.
The Supreme Court explained that while it finds the charges that have been pressed against Kalinak substantiated, it doesn’t see any reason for him
Premier Calls for Independence from Supplies of Siberian Gas and Oil
Bratislava, May 12 (TASR) – There is only one way for Slovakia to break out of Russia’s energy trap, it must finally stop being dependent on Siberian gas and oil supplies, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) posted on a social network on Thursday.
“For decades of Russian oil and gas
Premier Heger Supports Finland Joining NATO
Bratislava, May 12 (TASR) – Premier Eduard Heger (OLaNO) has expressed his support for Finland joining NATO.
According to him, this step would not only strengthen the security of Finland, but of the whole of democratic Europe. “Only a strong NATO can keep Russian imperialism at a safe distance from a
Caputova and Duda Want to Discuss with Leaders Ukraine's EU Candidate Status
Bratislava, May 11 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova and her Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda plan to visit leaders of countries, especially in Western Europe, with a more restrained attitude towards Ukraine’s candidate status in the European Union, with Caputova suggesting the idea during the talks with Duda at the Presidential