Trump and Fico: Secret nuclear deal just 60 kilometers from Austria!

Trump and Fico: Secret nuclear deal just 60 kilometers from Austria!

US President Donald Trump could get involved in the expansion of a nuclear power plant in Slovakia in the near future. The information comes from the Hungarian investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi, who cites anonymous sources. According to these reports, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is planning an official visit to Trump in Washington to finalize an important order.

The planned project concerns the construction of a new nuclear reactor at the Jaslovské Bohunice nuclear power plant, which is located approximately 60 kilometers from the Austrian border, near Trnava. The value of the contract is estimated at 13 to 15 billion euros. This deal would not only advance the expansion of nuclear infrastructure in Slovakia, but also provide political and economic impetus for the region.

Future collaboration

Fico would be the first head of government from the Visegrád Group to be received by Trump on an official visit, underscoring the importance of this meeting. The Slovak prime minister is expected to be at the White House soon to discuss the details of the nuclear reactor deal. This could usher in a new era of cooperation between the US and Slovakia, particularly on energy projects.

Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, met Trump in Mar-a-Lago after his election victory and is considered a key figure for Trump in Central Eastern Europe. Orbán, so to speak, leads the Trump fan club in this region, which could influence the political dynamics within the Visegrád group.

Trump and Fico's plans raise a host of questions, not least about the safety and environmental issues associated with operating nuclear power plants. These issues are also likely to be part of talks between the two leaders as they discuss potential cooperation in the energy sector.

Overall, talks between the U.S. and Slovakia appear poised to intensify as both countries prepare for the potential economic benefits of a nuclear project. The next steps in this process are eagerly awaited.

For more information on the background of the nuclear power plant, visit the standard and for details on the possible deal, watch The press.