Ad
The four presidents met in the Sandor Palace where they were greeted by a military parade with hussars on horseback and the anthem of the European Union, the "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Photo: European Commission)

Eastern axis set to continue

Co-operation between the Visegrad group - the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary makes sense and must go on after the four countries join the EU as from May next year. That was a message sent by the four presidents from Monday’s summit in Budapest.

President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus, who earlier, as the country’s Prime Minister, described this co-operation as an artificial, false and unnecessary grouping, has now echoed this sentiment.

"We will try to change ...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
The four presidents met in the Sandor Palace where they were greeted by a military parade with hussars on horseback and the anthem of the European Union, the "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Photo: European Commission)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad