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Peter Pellegrini addresses EU veto rights and Slovak local elections

Peter Pellegrini EU reform Slovak elections veto power municipal elections

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has addressed two major political topics: upcoming local elections and the future of the European Union.

Following a summit of the Arraiolos Group in Slovenia, Pellegrini emphasized that Slovakia must maintain its right to veto in the European Union on critical matters of national interest. He warned against EU reforms that could create a two-tier system of member states, arguing that such a division could lead to the gradual dissolution of the Union. Regarding security, he advocated for increased European defense spending but insisted these investments must be driven by the independent decisions of member states rather than external pressures.

Separately, ahead of the regional and municipal elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24, Pellegrini urged citizens to select local representatives based on their individual abilities and proven track records of service. He noted that while many candidates run with political party support, voters should focus on the personalities and their capacity to manage the practical, daily needs of their specific municipalities and regions.

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Arraiolos Group · European Union · Nataša Pirc Musar · Peter Pellegrini · Slovakia

Claims

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  • [DISPUTED] Slovakia must maintain its right to veto in fundamental matters concerning national interests during potential EU reforms. ereport.sk
  • [DISPUTED] Pellegrini rejects transferring decision-making power to a majority on fundamental issues that affect Slovakia's national interests. ereport.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] EU reforms should not create a two-tier system of member states, which could lead to the gradual dissolution of the Union. ereport.sk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] President Pellegrini urges voters in the upcoming regional and municipal elections to choose candidates based on their abilities and track record. regiony.zoznam.sk · www1.pluska.sk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] European defense spending should be based on the independent decisions of individual states rather than external pressures. ereport.sk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The focus of local elections should be on practical matters of daily life rather than parliamentary politics. regiony.zoznam.sk · www1.pluska.sk

Sources

Prezident Pellegrini vyzýva pred voľbami: Vyberajte kandidátov podľa ich schopností a práce pre ľudí | Regióny.sk [regiony.zoznam.sk]
Pellegrini prehovoril o budúcnosti EÚ: Varoval pred scenárom, ktorý môže oslabiť Úniu [ereport.sk]
Pellegrini prehovoril o voľbách: Čo radí Slovákom? [www1.pluska.sk]