Fico proposes Šefčovič as negotiator for the European Union

10.11.2026 16:01 HotInfo

Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič as a possible representative of the European Union in negotiations on peace in Ukraine. He announced the proposal after a joint meeting of the Czech and Slovak governments on November 10, 2026. STVR (Spravy) ↗

According to Fico, the European Union needs a person who could represent its interests in the negotiations and communicate common European positions. Šefčovič is, according to the Prime Minister, a suitable candidate thanks to his experience from international negotiations and his role in a significant position in the European Commission. aktuality.sk ↗

Fico pointed in particular to Šefčovič's abilities in negotiations with China. The Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security has, according to the Prime Minister, the necessary experience as well as international renown. "A great reputation not only in Europe, but around the whole world," Fico said in assessing his standing. domov.sme.sk ↗

The Slovak Prime Minister also stressed that the war in Ukraine must end. He described ending the killing and stopping the financing of the conflict, which he said is weakening Europe, as important. The European Union should therefore have a clearly designated representative for any peace negotiations. teraz.sk ↗

The proposal so far represents a political initiative of Slovakia. Whether Šefčovič actually receives a mandate to represent the European Union would have to be decided by the relevant European institutions and member states.

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