Slovakia, in Robert Fico’s words, reacted with restraint to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to grant Kiev special status as an "associate member" of the community

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed that Ukraine become an ‘associate member’ of the EU, as a kind of preliminary step towards full membership.

Robert Fico expressed significant concern about the escalation of tensions in the EU

Slovakia, in Robert Fico’s words, reacted with restraint to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to grant Kiev special status as an "associate member" of the community