State Secretary Weingerl Požar prioritised connectivity and neighbourhood cooperation during her consultations in Budapest

State Secretary Weingerl Požar and Dr Breuer agreed that the relationship between the two countries is friendly and dynamic and that an open dialogue is ongoing. They highlighted the good cooperation between Slovenia and Hungary with regard to the exercise of the rights both national communities, as well as their commitment to creating economic conditions that will enable the long-term development of the region and provide young people with suitable opportunities for the future. They went on to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in connectivity and energy, and to review progress on individual cross-border infrastructure projects. They both agreed that Central European partnerships, such as the V4 and C5, hold great potential for further deepening cooperation, paying particular attention to current challenges and the changing geostrategic situation in the immediate neighbourhood, particularly in the Western Balkans and Ukraine.

State Secretary Weingerl Požar also held talks with State Secretary Bíró-Nagy at the Prime Minister’s Office, with whom she exchanged views on current EU issues. They emphasised the importance of maintaining a credible EU enlargement process based on merit and fulfilment of EU criteria, as this is crucial for ensuring development and stability in the region. They also discussed the internal reforms that the EU will need to undertake in preparation for future enlargements. Particular attention was paid to negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework for the period 2028–2034, migration and Europe’s competitiveness.

On the sidelines of the consultations, State Secretary Weingerl Požar met with Karel Holc, the representative of the Slovenian national minority in the Hungarian Parliament. They discussed the current situation of the Slovenian minority and ways in which the mother country could further support the Slovenian community.