Trade instead of nationalism

Against the backdrop of Slovak-Hungarian tensions the left-wing daily Népszabadság points out that economic relations between Slovakia and Hungary are on a good footing. "Since the two countries became members of the European Union their economic ties have improved markedly. In 2007 the volume of trade between the two countries climbed to well over five billion euros. As a buyer of Hungarian exports Slovakia ranks fourth behind the European giants (Germany, France, Russia). But also in terms of Hungary's imports our neighbouring country is behind only nine other really strong economic powers. So it's by no means inconsequential that in these times of looming recession bilateral trade and economic exchange are in full swing. ... No, in terms of trade there's no sign of either Slovak or Hungarian nationalism. It may be that we're not particularly fond of each other's national symbols, but it seems we like each other's money all the more for it."

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