Following the V4 Presidential Summit in Trenčín on 4–5 November 2026, Radio Slovakia International (RSI) looked at how cooperation in Central Europe can contribute to EU enlargement.
The summit brought together the presidents of the Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also joined the meeting in an extended format. One of the main topics on the agenda was the future enlargement of the European Union. The Executive Director of the International Visegrad Fund, also took part in a session of the presidential discussions during the summit.
In this context, RSI journalist Marika Antašová spoke with Linda Kapustová Helbichová about how countries in Central Europe can support those aspiring to join the EU.
Their conversation touched on the role of civil society organisations, universities, media and cultural institutions in this process, and how partnerships, cross-border projects and sharing experience can help candidate countries prepare for EU membership.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on Radio Slovakia International HERE.
