Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the European Union’s global standing following talks with President Trump. He argued EU migration and climate policies undermine credibility and competitiveness. Fico plans to formally raise these concerns with EU leadership.
After meeting Trump, Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico says the EU isn’t taken seriously worldwide, blaming migration and climate policies. He praised Trump’s nation-first strategy and urged EU leaders to rethink energy, borders, and competitiveness. #Trump #Migration #RobertFico #EU pic.twitter.com/QmPfD7zWQf
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- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the European Union is “not taken seriously” by global leaders due to migration policy, climate goals, and weak competitiveness.
- His comments followed a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after Fico met U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
- Fico plans to send an open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlining concerns and proposed reforms.
- Talks covered Ukraine, EU competitiveness, migration, energy policy, and transatlantic tensions, including Greenland.
- Fico praised Trump’s nation-state approach and contrasted it with EU decision-making.
- The U.S.–Slovakia meeting included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and focused on diplomacy and nuclear energy cooperation.
