Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Pico said that German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz yelled at him. The reason was the discussion of sanctions against Russia. It was reported by Denník n. According to Pico, the incident happened during their phone conversation. According to him, March also threatened that Germany would stop funding programs in Slovakia if Pico continued to block anti-Russian sanctions. In addition, Pico also called on the Europeans not to be afraid of the statements of the German leadership. He added that the Europeans "will not crap their pants" for fear of Berlin. "Let's come to our senses in Europe, after all. I feel it in your rhetoric too: as if every time the "big" Germans say something, we all have to s*** our pants. But we will not force it," he said. Pico emphasized that Slovakia is an equal member of the European Union and has the same veto power as Berlin. "He says he will block the budget? But I can do it too.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Pico said that German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz yelled at him. The reason was the discussion of sanctions against Russia. It was reported by Denník n. According to Pico, the incident happened during their phone conversation. According to him, March also threatened that Germany would stop funding programs in Slovakia if Pico continued to block anti-Russian sanctions. In addition, Pico also called on the Europeans not to be afraid of the statements of the German leadership. He added that the Europeans "will not crap their pants" for fear of Berlin. "Let's come to our senses in Europe, after all. I feel it in your rhetoric too: as if every time the "big" Germans say something, we all have to s*** our pants. But we will not force it," he said. Pico emphasized that Slovakia is an equal member of the European Union and has the same veto power as Berlin. "He says he will block the budget? But I can do it too.