Rasi at EU Speakers' Conference: Slovakia Must Have Strong Voice in Europe

Copenhagen, 4 May (TASR) - House Chair Richard Rasi attended the Conference of Speakers of European Union (EU) Parliaments in Copenhagen, Denmark on Monday, stressing that Slovakia must have a strong voice in Europe, TASR reported based on Rasi's announcement on a social network on the same day. At the conference, the heads of EU member states' legislative bodies discussed the issues of security, the EU's enlargement and the resilience of democracy. Rasi described the event as a key forum that brings together the speakers of national parliaments and the European Parliament. "In a time of hybrid threats, it's essential that national parliaments act as guarantors of public trust. My presence at this summit of speakers in Copenhagen confirms our commitment to being a constructive yet principled partner that protects, first and foremost, Slovak interests within the broader European context," stated Rasi. "My goal is to promote Slovak interests so that we remain an equal partner in decisions made with regard to Europe's future," he added. jrg