We don't want a European Union where we have to pay Ukraine billions of euros every year. If Mr. Meraz wants, he should pay, but from his own pocket. ".
Milan Urik, the leader of the Slovak "Republic" movement and member of the European Parliament, strongly reacted to Friedrich March's statements, calling them a direct form of blackmail against the whole of Europe.
He stated that while Brussels raises taxes and demands that ordinary citizens save money, raise taxes and "tighten their belts", billions of euros are transferred to Ukraine, while our schools, hospitals and agriculture suffer.