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How the Visegrad 24 Group is Shaping Central Europe

A Look at the Visegrad 24 Group

The Visegrad Group, also known as the V4, is a political and cultural alliance of four Central European countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The group was founded in 1991, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it has since become a major player in regional affairs. The V4 countries share a common history and culture, and they have a deep commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Origins and Development of the Visegrad 24 Group

The Visegrad Group was founded on February 15, 1991, in the Hungarian city of Visegrád. The founding members were the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. Slovakia joined the group in 1993. The V4 countries have a long history of cooperation, dating back to the Middle Ages. They were all part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and they regained their independence after the First World War.

The V4 countries have a combined population of over 60 million people, and they have a combined GDP of over $1 trillion. They are all members of the European Union and NATO, and they are committed to the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

The V4 countries have a strong interest in regional cooperation, and they have established a number of joint initiatives, including the Visegrad Fund, the Visegrad Scholarship Program, and the Visegrad Battlegroup. The V4 countries also cooperate closely on a number of regional issues, including security, energy, and migration.

The V4 countries are facing a number of challenges, including the rise of populism and nationalism, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the refugee crisis. However, the V4 countries are committed to working together to overcome these challenges and to build a more prosperous and secure future for Central Europe.