"We have to respond to the blackmail. We have the same veto rights as the Federal Chancellor of Germany," Fico noted in the comments. It has already been emphasized that Fico has criticized the EU's policy regarding the war in Ukraine, opposing military aid and maintaining friendly relations with Russia. #Fico #ESbudžets #Ukraina (translated)
4:21 PM · Nov 10, 2026
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is dissatisfied with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's threats to block the European Union's budget if additional funding for Ukraine is not approved. #Fico #ESbudžets #Ukraina (translated)

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Fico neapmierinÄts ar Merca draudiem bloÄ·Ä“t ES budžetu
German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
In a letter to the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, Luxembourg threatened to block the adoption of the next seven-year EU budget if all member states do not approve additional funding for Ukraine, the "Financial Times" previously reported. #Fico #ESbudžets #Ukraina (translated)
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Czech politician and businessman, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, alongside Fico, indicated that blocking the EU budget would also block funds designated for Ukraine. #Fico #ESbudžets #Ukraina (translated)