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News and analysis on Slovakia in the EU Council
EU trade ministers: CETA ready in October. TTIP postponed
The informal meeting in Bratislava of EU trade ministers and the European Commissioner for Trade Cecilie Malmstrom brought decisions about two crucial agreements – and a protest by Greenpeace.
Slovaks bring motion to Brussels
Slovak choreographers and performers of modern dance are known also abroad; they often work or live there, including in Belgium. However, the unique project SLOV:motion brings a special selection of their creation to Brussels between September 29 and October 2.
Some 4,000 police officers monitored the summit
They dealt only with minor incidents.
The Bratislava EU summit also brought curiosities
The summit of leaders of the European Union brought, apart from foreseeable and expected outcomes, also some memorable curiosities.
Bratislava summit evaluated as successful
In the aftermath of the informal European Union leaders’ summit in Bratislava, Slovak top representatives have expressed their views and summed up its course, importance and results.
EU leaders will ride on luxury ship
The Bratislava summit of prime ministers and EU representatives also has its own logo.
SIS adopts more security measures before EU summit
Slovak security forces have vastly more work due to the worse security situation in Europe.
Presidency not all about Brexit so far
The departure of the UK from the club is important, but not the only topic the EU is dealing with as Slovakia holds the rotating presidency.
Bratislava summit to be a self-defining moment for the EU
The informal meeting of EU leaders in Bratislava is not expected to bring any concrete solutions, but it could at least launch the Brexit-related processes and give a hint of what the EU should be about in the future.
UPDATED: Some museums will be closed during EU summit
Yet several events will be held held in the Slovak capital.
Free transport during EU summit in Bratislava
The decision comes in response to major traffic restrictions linked to the arrival of foreign delegations.
Quote of the week
“I sense a huge amount of respect for this summit.”
In mid-September, Bratislava turns into a fortress
The upcoming international events connected with the country’s presidency of the EU Council will turn the Slovak capital into an impregnable fortress with vast security and road traffic limitations.
ECOFIN: EU focuses on increasing tax certainty
The European Union should strive to increase the certainty in taxes, finance ministers of EU members agreed on September 10, during the informal meeting (ECOFIN) in Bratislava.
European fears of Russian trolls are overblown
It is a myth that Russia needs the EU to be divided, says Artem Malgin, vice rector of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), a school that trains most Russian diplomats and security officials.
Diplomats, economists, and academics to meet in Bratislava
Slovak Ambassador to Belgium Stanislav Vallo and President of the International Diplomatic and Consular Circle (CIDIC) Baron Ernest Laminne Bex presented an event that will take place in Bratislava under the title Diplomatic, Economic and Academic Days (DEA).
Slovaks would be the first to suffer without the EU
Brussels should have more patience with Central Europe, as it is the first time the region has had to deal with incoming refugees, says Globsec analyst Jakub Wisniewski.
Korčok: Bratislava summit will not bring miraculous plans
EU members’ representatives could discuss the Brexit, security, migration and global issues in Bratislava in mid-September.
EU in Bratislava expresses support for Turkey
Foreign ministers at informal meeting in Bratislava outlined their position on Turkey, Ukraine, and further enlargement ahead of full EU summit.
Fico: Nord Stream would harm Slovakia
The prime minister meets with several top European leaders in two days.
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