The coronavirus pandemic and Brexit are key milestones that have underlined the need to redefine the direction and priorities of the European Union, chairman of the SK8 Self-governing Regions Association and Trnava Regional Governor Jozef Viskupic has stated in connection with the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE).

“We believe that, like with the formation of the Union, the regions will once again play a key role here,” said Viskupic, who declared that self-governing regions are ready to contribute towards consolidating peace and democracy, the basic preconditions for prosperity.

According to the SK8 chairman and ECR CoR Group Member, the CoFoE creates space for a matter-of-fact dialogue. He positively evaluates the participatory nature of activities and events. It reflects the willingness of the European Union to listen to the needs of all its citizens in order to strengthen cohesion, solidarity and social justice. 

 “Even during the ongoing pandemic we are witnessing that cooperation at the European level works and brings real results; for example, in the joint procurement of vaccines. We believe that we can similarly face challenges concerning climate change, the digital transformation and hybrid threats,” said Viskupic.

Source: Slovak News Agency