Slovakia is expected to approve the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia after receiving guarantees from the EU, despite previous opposition due to concerns over energy transition and alignment with Moscow. The package includes a new Russian oil price cap, lowering the maximum price to $47 per barrel, with full agreement anticipated soon.
Slovakia has blocked the EU sanctions package concerning Russian gas imports due to concerns over potential economic harm, amidst ongoing EU debates on climate and energy policies.
A petition with over 3,500 signatures has been launched to prevent Kanye West from headlining a festival in Bratislava, Slovakia, due to concerns over his controversial actions and statements related to Nazi symbolism and ideology, which are seen as offensive and incompatible with European historical memory and democratic values.