Slovak – Hungarian Dialogue: the Need for a New Beginning
Slovak – Hungarian Dialogue: the Need for a New Beginning
Author(s): Rudolf ChmelSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (RC SFPA)
Keywords: Slovakia; Hungary Slovak-Hungarian understanding; history; memory
Summary/Abstract: The Slovak-Hungarian understanding was never an issue as lucrative as to have politicians fighting for it. The rhetoric of confrontation already had its followers not only among politicians but also in the wide public. Naturally, many people showed a rather reserved attitude to the issue of understanding- both on the Slovak and the Hungarian side. Despite a legitimate skepticism towards politicians, it could be perhaps useful to attempt to meet for a common discourse or even a potential agreement on what goal the Slovaks and the Hungarians wish to pursue together in the united Europe. Perhaps this is not a task too difficult despite its almost statesman character. The only difficult thing is to find the way to this common goal.
Journal: International Issues & Slovak Foreign Policy Affairs
- Issue Year: XV/2006
- Issue No: 03-04
- Page Range: 3-14
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English