Brussels, 15 February 2023
I sincerely regret the misunderstanding around my remark at the plenary session of the European Parliament on 14 February 2023.
This was linked to a private and ongoing conversation in Hungarian between me and my Head of Cabinet on a completely different matter, which was taken out of context. I apologise for any possible misunderstanding around that.
I fully respect all the EU institutions, including the European Parliament and its Honourable Members.
I would like to thank to the Honourable Members of the European Parliament for the exchange of views from yesterday which was an excellent opportunity to discuss geopolitical issues of utmost importance in the Western Balkans.
I remain available also in the future to exchange with the European Parliament on the developments in my portfolio areas in full respect of my inter-institutional obligations and of the principle of sincere cooperation.