Slovak President Pellegrini Meets Former European Parliament Chief to Discuss EU Reform

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini met with Martin Schulz, former President of the European Parliament and current director of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, in Bratislava on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed the current functioning and future of the European Union, with both agreeing that the bloc must become more capable of action and more agile. The meeting reflects ongoing debates about EU institutional reform and effectiveness, as the union faces various challenges requiring more decisive responses. Pellegrini, who took office as Slovakia's president earlier this year, has been engaging with European leaders on questions of EU governance and Slovakia's role within the bloc.