Despite the Visegrád Group saying they are united in opposition against the EU migration pact, approaches to the matter still differ greatly
Felczak Institute Maciej Szymanowski Polish-Hungarian cooperation V4 Visegrad Group News Remix Exclusive Trending V4 In an exclusive interview with Remix News, Maciej Szymanowski, director of the Wacław Felczak Institute of Polish-Hungarian Cooperation and an expert on Central Europe, discusses the current status of Polish-Hungarian relations, how the war in Ukraine remains a contentious issue for the two nations, and what future relations will look like in the V4
Rail is becoming a key mode of transport for militaries in Central and Eastern Europe, and the railway network in the region of the Three Seas must be improved urgently
Baltic states and V4 countries agreed on the construction of high-speed rail in the Three Seas region
The meeting of prime ministers of the Visegrád Group in Bratislava could mark an improvement in tense relations between Hungary and other group members
The military exercises, which began over the weekend in Nowa Dęba, are the largest maneuvers this year of the armed forces of the countries of the Visegrád Four
“Hungary is blocking the agreement”
Once a firm ally, Poland has increasingly taken a hard stance against Hungary
While some of the 70,000 Czechs protesting may be pro-Russian, their concerns must be listened to and not insulted, said presidential hopeful Petr Pavel
Disagreement on the war in Ukraine has shaken Polish-Hungarian relations
In a joint op-ed published in several media outlets across Central and Eastern Europe, prominent Visegrád Group politicians urged the V4 to lead a future Europe of diverse nations
Energy security and defense will be amongst the priorities of the Czech presidency
In an exclusive interview, esteemed academic Dr. David Engels speaks to Remix News about the current state of play across the European political landscape, offering his thoughts on the long-lasting effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the political consequences this may have for Europe, and the continuing role of Christianity across the continent
More than a half of respondents want to cool relations with Hungary while the leader of Law and Justice (PIS) Jarosław Kaczyński criticized Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s policy towards Russia and Ukraine
Major splits in the Visegrád Four (V4) are growing, but Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) leader says the political alliance is not dead
Polish Minister Zbigniew Ziobro questioned criticisms directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concerning Hungary’s response to the war in Ukraine
President Andrzej Duda declared that Polish authorities are protecting not only Polish security, but also the EU’s and that of NATO’s Eastern flank
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is continuing Poland’s diplomatic offensive in Europe, writes Jacek Karnowski
Andrej Babiš Hungary Petr Fiala V4 Viktor Orbán Visegrad Four Crime czech republic European Union Hungary News How far is Petr Fiala willing to go in re-orienting his country to the West, especially on the ideological core issues such as mass migration promoted by the EU?
Visegrad Group prime ministers met with President of South Korea Moon Jae-In to discuss economic relations, migration issues and Russian gas blackmail
The future of the current format of the V4 is at stake as the Czech government undergoes a transformation, writes Grzegorz Górny
According to Poland’s deputy foreign minister, Poland has done absolutely everything in its power to reach a good agreement with Czechia in the dispute over lignite mine that shaken relations between the two Visegrád Four allied countries
According to unofficial reports, PiS politicians are upset that Czechia’s complaint to the European Court of Justice over the Turów lignite mine has resulted in the court’s decision to fine Poland €500,000 per day
Twenty-four airports from seven EU countries will participate
Czechia to invest in digital projects and innovation
Military cooperation within the V4 has been reaffirmed and future plans have been outlined following the meeting of V4 defense ministers in Elbląg
Hungary spent the most among the V4 countries
Andrej Babiš Court of Justice of the European Union Czech Republic Mateusz Morawiecki Poland The European Union V4 Visegrád 4 News Despite the current crisis over the Turów mine, the Visegrad Four must be confident in catching up to the West together, writes Jerzy Haszczynski
Hungary, Poland, Czechia and Slovakia could emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever
PM Orbán argues that Central and Eastern Europe will remain rooted in Christian values while the West will be dominated by Islam
PM Mateusz Morawiecki took part in the V4+ Coalition Pro Familia conference alongside Visegrád Four family ministers
V4 representatives agreed to defend the sovereignty of Czechia
Czechia offers more brain business jobs than France
Three Seas is a coalition of willing states that want to get rid of the civilizational and economic gap between the region and Western Europe, says Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau
Professor Andrzej Nowak, a historian at Jagiellonian University, analyzes the genesis of the megalomania of some Western states toward Poland and Europe in an article for the monthly WPIS
Prime ministers of the Visegrád Four celebrated the 30th anniversary of the political alliance between Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland
Hungary, Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia were more united during their quest to join EU and NATO, but they still have much in common, writes Witold Waszczykowski
The Visegrad Four group is celebrating 30 years of its existence this year
Hungary, Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia have found common ground promoting a Christian Europe while fighting communism and open borders, writes PM Orbán
Central Europeans are more attached to democracy
Zeman praised solidarity and friendship in the Visegrad Four
President Duda says the “V4 is an essential factor which catalyzes central European cooperation”
The order consists of 300,000 FX system training cartridges
A national presence is important, necessary and beneficial for both the Union and Member States
The V4 has a potential for above-average economic growth
The Three Seas Ally Group was established recently in the European Parliament, stated PiS MEP Witold Waszczykowski, who formerly served as foreign minister
V4 countries want to increase pressure on Belarus
The V4 heads of parliament discussed the proposal for the EU’s exit from the crisis, the situation in Belarus and the US, and the issue of Western Balkan accession to the Union
Despite popular opinion, Poland is actually having more money transferred out of the nation than it takes in from EU funds
Halford Mackinder Intermarium Poland Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Stefan Tompson Three Seas Three Seas Initiative V4 Commentary Central and Eastern Europe may once again become the master of its own fate, writes Stefan Tompson
The US wants to support Central Europe, seeing geopolitical and economic allies that can weaken the influence of both Russia and China, writes columnist Petar Petrovic
EU leaders at a special summit in Brussels approved a Polish economic aid plan for Belarus that aims to support democratic changes in that country.
The EU should focus on smugglers, the V4 PMs point out
The European Commission’s new migration policy proposals are arousing growing number of controversies and should be precisely analyzed
The next Three Seas summit in Tallin will concentrate on improving North-South infrastructure
V4 countries want to provide massive aid to Belarus in the event it holds free and fair elections
The purpose is to prevent illegal migration from Morroco
A discussion concerning the phenomenon of Central-Eastern Europe at the Karpacz Economic Forum
Polish president believes that while politicians can support economic growth, entrepreneurs are the main economic motor
V4 will cooperate on fighting tax fraud and taxation of the digital economy
Visegrad Four leaders discussed the future of Europe after the pandemic and Brexit at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia
The coronavirus pandemic may bring about a new development model for the Three Seas Initiative and the whole Central European region
“There are not only Germany and France in Europe,” he said
PiS MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk explains how the Three Seas will devote close to €400 billion to development and infrastructure projects
Polish portal TVP Info explains why there is no direct link between the payment of EU funds and the rule of law issue in the settlement agreed at the EU summit in Brussels
PM Mateusz Morawiecki said that Poland had acted as a go-between in a dialogue between the south and north of Europe
The attempt to make EU funding dependent on rule of law compliance has failed and the settlement over the EU budget and recovery fund is favorable for Poland too, argues editor-in-chief of Sieci weekely Jacek Karnowski
A marathon EU summit, which has been going since Friday, is in danger of ending in failure
Agreement also entails joint military training
Spain and Italy are suffering the most due to covid crisis
V4 summit in Warsaw proves the alliance is tighter than ever
On July 1, Poland will take over the presidency from Czechia and has planned more than 300 political, economic and cultural events for the first half of its term.
Czechia to lead a joint ammunition purchase by Visegard Four countries
A substantial majority of Czechs and Slovaks consider migrants to be a threat
The British supermarket chain will sell its Polish business to Danish firm for some 165 Million GBP
Andrej Babiš Czech Republic EU recovery fund Hungary Igor Matovič Mateusz Morawiecki Poland Slovakia V4 Viktor Orbán News “Absurd elements must be removed,” said Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán
Poland is rejecting migrant quotas not out of “xenophobia” but out of “common sense”, says Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński
The European Commission prepares a new model for distributing migrants that is already causing deep divisions in Europe
European Council President Charles Michel meets with leaders of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia about coronavirus aid
Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki unite in support of EU action to combat a major economic crisis
Polish PM in an interview with German FAZ argues that Poland is being taken to task for measures which are accepted as standard in other EU states
MEP Czarnecki slams the report on the rule of law in Poland produced by the civil liberties (LIBE) committee of the European Parliament
Western elites and media refuse to acknowledge Central Europe’s victory over the coronavirus, writes Marcin Herman
V4 heads release a joint statement with Germany
The pledge was offered during the global online conference organized by the European Commission
Former speaker of the Polish Parliament Marek Jurek says that the Visegrád Four (V4) need to sign a treaty, just as France and Germany did at Aachen 15 months ago
Polish prime minister also spoke with his allies in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Most Czechs consider the travel ban necessary
Professor Zbigniew Krysiak argues that Poland’s and Central and Eastern Europe economies are in a better place than Western European economies
According to Unicredit, Poland’s emergency package to help companies cope with COVID-19 pandemic is the most generous in Central Europe
The coronavirus pandemic might be an opportunity to undertake new cooperation initiatives for countries like Poland, writes former Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski
Polish minister categorically rejects migrant quotas
Data shows Visegrad Four countries were some of the most well-prepared countries in the lead up to the coronavirus outbreak
The Polish presidency will focus on improving importance of Czechia, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic in Europe
Not all politicians are long-winded
Andrej Babiš Coronavirus EU border Health Mateusz Morawiecki Migrants Peter Pellegrini V4 Viktor Orbán News Migration and coronavirus represent a double threat to Europe
