ta3 | Key EU summit begins in Brussels. Fico represents Slovakia as well as Hungary.
A key summit of EU leaders kicks off in Brussels today. Slovakia is represented by Prime Minister Robert Fico, who will also temporarily convey the position of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. On the eve of the summit, Fico met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ta3.
23. October 2025

"When it comes to Ukraine, the key point is that the conclusions of the European Council will be adopted by all 27 member states in a broad and general form. Afterwards, however, a separate document will be issued and signed by 26 states without Hungary, as Hungary will not join these conclusions..."
You can listen to the whole interview here.
