近期，欧洲议会通过了欧盟2026年度预算案。在世界百年变局加速演进，大国博弈纵深发展，自身竞争 力日益滑落的背景下，欧盟这份总额度达1928亿欧元的年度预算将支撑着防务构建、科技研发、基础设 施建设、环境和公共健康五大领域。考虑到欧盟当前面临的严峻地缘政治现实和艰巨的"提振竞争力"目 标，如何在未来一年中"把钱花在刀刃上"，不仅是一道棘手的"经济题"，更是一份难解的"政治考卷"。 为避免欧盟在全球范围内的竞争力一再滑落，欧盟委员会在此前制定2026年度预算草案伊始，就将提振 科技竞争力、促进跨境基础设施建设和增加就业机会作为优先考量。同时，面对乌克兰危机延宕难休、 跨大西洋共同安全基石不稳等不确定性，欧盟委员会力主要求提升防务支出，促进欧洲共同防务建设并 提升欧洲军队机动性。 （文章来源：经济日报） 从这份预算案列出的优先事项中，不难看出欧盟面临的难题。 首先，欧洲已逐渐远离全球科技制高点。欧盟意识到，如今世界和自身都在快速发生巨变，欧洲虽孕育 了现代资本主义和工业革命，但在经历了过去10余年来自内外因素的"折腾"后，曾经的"工业摇篮"恐将 沦为"科技看客"。 其次，防务亟待自主但说易行难。在经历了二战结束以 ...

Core Points - Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expressed that he will not support the 19th round of sanctions against Russia unless reasonable proposals are presented by the European Council [1] - Fico emphasized the need for Slovakia's political and business sectors to prepare for restoring relations with Russia post-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the importance of seeking business opportunities with Russia [1] - He criticized the European Council for focusing excessively on aid to Ukraine while neglecting the competitiveness issues within the EU, particularly concerning the future of the automotive industry and high energy prices [1][2] Summary by Categories - **Sanctions and Political Stance** - Fico's refusal to support further sanctions against Russia unless the European Council provides reasonable guidance [1] - **Economic Relations and Future Opportunities** - The call for Slovakian sectors to prepare for potential business opportunities with Russia after the resolution of the Ukraine conflict [1] - **Competitiveness and Industry Concerns** - Criticism of the European Council's focus on Ukraine at the expense of discussing the EU's competitiveness, particularly in the automotive sector and energy pricing [1][2]