Danko: EU should 'return to basics'

The European Union (EU) is a good project, but it must "return to its basics, with it being a service to the people" rather than to European institutions, Parliamentary Chairman Andrej Danko said in his speech at the National Convention on the EU held at Bratislava Castle on Thursday. "Following Brexit, we must consider whether the European Parliament should be composed directly of representatives of the national parliaments. We have to talk about how to deepen the dialogue between the European Parliament and national parliaments and how to cooperate with the European Commission better. The European Union must not be cut off from reality," said Danko.