 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Political scientist not only on independent Slovakia |
| Bratislava, 26.01.2024 |
|
| I think that we have developed not only as a state, but also as a modern society. I remember the 1990s, which were certainly unpleasant for people who were against the government of former PM Vladimír Mečiar. Later, Slovakia became a member of the European Union and NATO. This means that we belong to the group of civilised countries with the highest living standards, even if it sometimes does not seem like that. I think that this is a very important result, not only of the new state establishment, but rather of the building of a modern form of nation.
Slovakia joined the European Union in May 2004. This was preceded by a referendum. In January 2024, we can say that this was the only successful referendum in Slovakia so far. Slightly above 50% of voters took part, which is the condition for the vote to be valid. More than 92% of them agreed with becoming a member of the EU. According to political scientist Radoslav Štefančík, Slovak membership has many more pros than cons.
The European Union funds a number of projects. Slovakia is one of the countries that receives more from the EU than it contributes to its budget. The membership has helped the country to modernise itself. Not only the road infrastructure, but also education, health, culture and many other areas. The fact that we wanted to be part of the European Union is very important, because the EU is also a community of values committed to liberal democratic principles. We have adopted these, and although some political parties are trying to deny the importance of liberal democracy, I think that most of society already has these principles ingrained in its value system. The EU has helped Slovakia to democratise itself.odkaz na stránku |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Address : Euro-Brew Ltd., Hlboká 22, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia
Tel. : +421 33 53 418 53, Fax : +421 33 53 418 52, E-mail : info@eurobrew.sk |
|
|
