US EditionSlovak Parliament Passes Resolution Against Anti-Russian Sanctions After Opposition Boycott Backfires
- On June 5, 2025, Slovakia's parliament approved a resolution opposing new EU sanctions on Russia, with the initiative coming from the Slovak National Party and receiving support from Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD party.
- The resolution arose amidst growing concerns that EU sanctions harm Slovakia's economy, disrupt supply chains, and raise energy prices, prompting a shift in foreign policy under Fico away from previous pro-Ukraine positions.
- The measure was approved by 51 out of 76 deputies present despite an opposition boycott aimed at invalidating the session, and it directs Slovak officials to oppose the adoption of additional sanctions against Russia.
- Fico defended the resolution, stating sanctions damage Slovakia and Europe without affecting Russia, and SNS leader Andrej Danko praised the vote as a noteworthy achievement for Slovakia's interests.
- The resolution underscores Slovakia’s decision to place its economic stability and energy security ahead of the EU’s sanction regime, prompting concerns about the unity of the European Union and the country’s position within Western partnerships.
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Slovakia’s Parliament Rejects New EU Sanctions Against Russia, Upholding National Sovereignty and Economic Stability - teleSUR English
Slovakia’s parliament, led by the Slovak National Party and supported by left-wing Smer-SD, passed a resolution opposing new sanctions on Russia, prioritizing national economic and energy interests over EU pressure. Related: EU Preparing 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Von Der Leyen Slovakia Defies EU Sanctions Regime in Defense of National Interests In a decisive move reflecting growing resistance within Europe to punitive measures again…
The Slovak Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution that marks a distance from the European Union’s sanctions policy against Russia. The proposal, promoted by the Slovak National Party, was endorsed by 51 of the 76 deputies present, with only one vote against and 23 abstentions, reflecting a clear majority in favour of protecting the country’s economic and energy interests. READ ALSO: Slovakia will not support Ukraine either financially or mi…
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