🇸🇰 Slovakia must comply with EU obligations regarding participation in activities on russian territory, – European Commission

⚖️ The European Commission calls on Slovakia to comply with the 2022 EU Council decision regarding the refusal to participate in political events on russian territory

Source: Censor.NET

🔴 European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper emphasized that russia uses the commemoration of World War II to justify its aggression against Ukraine, and it is important not to legitimize this by participating in the parade

🇪🇺 Hipper also noted that all EU member states, including Slovakia, are committed to not participating in such events as this parade

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💬 The European Commission also expressed concern about the possible participation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in the May 9 parade, stating that as a candidate country for EU membership, Serbia must reaffirm its commitment to European values

🤝 Guillaume Mercier, EC spokesperson for enlargement, emphasized the importance of Serbia’s strategic European position for its future in the EU