The European Union is engaging with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to persuade him to lift his veto on new sanctions against Russia ahead of an important summit. Fico is open to the sanctions package but demands discussions on unrelated issues like energy prices and the automotive sector as a condition for his agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has responded by committing to expedite a review of a Green Deal law affecting car sales and addressing high energy prices. The summit's conclusions are being drafted to reflect these concerns, but Fico may introduce his own proposals, potentially complicating the negotiations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)