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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined a two-day V4 presidential summit in Trenčín, Slovakia, hosted by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.

What happened

The summit, hosted by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, brought together the presidents of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss regional and European issues. The discussions focused on the region's economic future, with a central bank governors' meeting highlighting the need to develop people's skills and adapt to changing labour markets. The main talks on Thursday focused on the EU's enlargement, the situat

Why it matters

The summit is significant as it brings together leaders from four European countries to discuss shared interests and regional issues, with implications for the European Union as a whole. The discussions highlight the importance of cooperation and coordination among member states to address common challenges. The presence of European Commission President von der Leyen provides an opportunity for the V4 leaders to discuss their regional priorities in a broader European context.

Key facts

  • Slovakia is chairing the Visegrad Group until the end of June next year
  • The summit is part of the Slovak presidency's program
  • Ursula von der Leyen is attending the summit
  • The central bank governors discussed the need to develop people's skills and adapt to changing labour markets
  • The main talks on Thursday focused on the EU's enlargement, the situation in Ukraine, and energy security.

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