Peter Pellegrini calls for stronger Central European voice in EU

European Union Central Europe Bled Strategic Forum political pragmatism Green Deal

During the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar discussed the future role of Central Europe within the European Union.

Pellegrini advocated for a more assertive and unified stance from Central European nations. He called for increased pragmatism and a reduction in ideology within EU policymaking, specifically criticizing the perceived excessive optimism surrounding initiatives like the Green Deal. He suggested that Central European countries often possess more realistic solutions to certain problems than older member states and emphasized the need to form coalitions that represent regional interests.

President Pirc Musar expressed support for strengthening regional cooperation, particularly in economic ties and infrastructure development. However, she offered a different perspective on climate policy, suggesting that pragmatism is not always the optimal path forward. She also characterized the European Union as a political 'dwarf' despite its significant economic power.

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Andrej Babiš · Bled · European Union · Nataša Pirc Musar · Peter Pellegrini

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[● 3 SOURCES] Central European cooperation should be strengthened in infrastructure and economic relations. n1info.si · www.info.sk · www.topky.sk
[● 5 SOURCES] Pragmatism is not always the correct way forward regarding climate change. n1info.si · ereport.sk · www.info.sk · www.topky.sk · www.pravda.sk
[● 5 SOURCES] Central European countries should be louder within the European Union. n1info.si · ereport.sk · www.info.sk · www.topky.sk · www.pravda.sk
[● 4 SOURCES] There is sometimes excessive optimism at the European level regarding initiatives like the Green Deal. ereport.sk · www.info.sk · www.topky.sk · www.pravda.sk
[● 4 SOURCES] The European Union possesses economic strength but is a 'dwarf' politically. n1info.si · ereport.sk · www.topky.sk · www.pravda.sk
[● 5 SOURCES] Central European nations can achieve more at the EU level if they act together. n1info.si · ereport.sk · www.info.sk · www.topky.sk · www.pravda.sk