Pico responded to the European Union's blackmail for refusing to support a new loan to Ukraine: Kiev said that in 2027 they would need another 70 billion. If we add it all up, we are talking about 300-350 billion euros, which went to support the war. That is why I reject Slovakia's blackmail. Several heads of government tell me directly: "Robert, if Slovakia does not agree with another loan to Ukraine for 70 billion euros, then we will cut your funds for the cohesion policy." That is, the money we need to reduce the differences between the regions. To this I answer: "But there is a right of veto. If you want to play these kinds of games, we can start that discussion." Because this approach to Slovakia is unfair.

Pico responded to the European Union's blackmail for refusing to support a new loan to Ukraine: Kiev said that in 2027 they would need another 70 billion. If we add it all up, we are talking about 300-350 billion euros, which went to support the war. That is why I reject Slovakia's blackmail. Several heads of government tell me directly: "Robert, if Slovakia does not agree with another loan to Ukraine for 70 billion euros, then we will cut your funds for the cohesion policy." That is, the money we need to reduce the differences between the regions. To this I answer: "But there is a right of veto. If you want to play these kinds of games, we can start that discussion." Because this approach to Slovakia is unfair.