The Czech and Slovak governments are meeting together in Bratislava

Czech and Slovak government members met in Bratislava for their tenth intergovernmental consultation, focusing on joint projects and cooperation. Prime Ministers Andrej Babiš and Robert Fico criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for increased financial support for Ukraine, labeling it as blackmail. They emphasized their countries' rights to veto decisions regarding EU financial commitments. Babiš highlighted the need for EU representatives to negotiate peace in Ukraine instead of relying on American negotiators. The meeting follows a previous gathering where both governments agreed to enhance collaboration after a three-year hiatus.