SUMMARY - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5 p.m.

Brussels, May 1 (TASR) - Slovakia joining the European Union (EU) was one of the most important moments in the country's history and remains an advantage, especially today when the EU is competing with the world's biggest players in trade and the economy, said European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Wednesday, in connection with Slovakia marking the 21st anniversary of its EU membership on 1 May, TASR has learnt from its special correspondent. https://etasr.sk/article/22006177 Bratislava, May 1 (TASR) - We are currently witnessing global changes of a scale not seen in decades, making our membership in the European Union (EU) more meaningful, valuable, and forward-looking than ever, said President Peter Pellegrini on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of Slovakia joining the EU, while also noting that some of the Union's economic and environmental initiatives have proved overly ambitious. https://etasr.sk/article/22006243 Bratislava, May 1 (TASR) - The EU's most important challenge is returning to the principles of sovereign cooperation between member states, the Smer-SD party stated on Thursday, marking the 21st anniversary of Slovakia joining the EU, adding that the Union must reform to stop promoting centralised decision-making, unrealistic green policies, and pressure on migration. https://etasr.sk/article/22006380 Bratislava/Presov, May 1 (TASR) - Voice-SD leader and Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok firmly rejected any discussion about possible scenarios of Slovakia leaving the European Union on Thursday, in response to 21st anniversary of Slovakia joining the EU, calling such a debate a red line for the party, describing the Union as Slovakia's vital space, and stressing the need for constructive dialogue on returning the Union to its core principles. https://etasr.sk/article/22006573 NOTICE: If you click on the link or copy it into the search window, the browser will display the full text of the message in the new e-TASR client zone. If you have any questions, please contact obchod@tasr.sk. lin