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RRZ Lowers Slovak Economic Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026

RRZ Lowers Slovak Economic Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026

Bratislava, 2 October (TASR) – The Council for Budgetary Responsibility (RRZ) has revised downward its economic growth expectations for both the current and following year, citing a harsher-than-expected impact of ongoing fiscal consolidation on the Slovak economy, as well as the structure of the planned consolidation package for next year. The

MPs Definitively Okay Law on Targeted Energy Assistance for Households

MPs Definitively Okay Law on Targeted Energy Assistance for Households

Bratislava, October 1 (TASR) – MPs on Wednesday definitively approved a new law on targeted energy assistance. The law was debated via a fast-tracked legislative procedure. Households will receive targeted assistance starting next year, and the current across-the-board compensation for energy costs will end at the end of this year. "

'Slovakia' Party Wants to Hear Quick Decision from Krajci and Kratky

'Slovakia' Party Wants to Hear Quick Decision from Krajci and Kratky

Bratislava, 29 September (TASR) - The 'Slovakia', 'For the People', KU parliamentary caucus has called on MPs Marek Krajci and Rastislav Kratky to urgently announce what their next steps are after Friday's (26 September) vote in favour of the government's amendment to

Fico: Sovereign Positions of Hungary and Slovakia Could Help V4 Cooperation

Fico: Sovereign Positions of Hungary and Slovakia Could Help V4 Cooperation

Sovereign positions of Hungary and Slovakia would be suitable for a significant strengthening of cooperation within the V4, which is currently presided over by Hungary, Slovak Premier Robert Fico said on Sunday in Esztergom.

President: Constitutional Majority on Changes to Constitution Strong Signal

President: Constitutional Majority on Changes to Constitution Strong Signal

Bratislava, 26 September (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini fully respects the decision of Parliament to amend the Slovak Constitution and noted that, at a time of deep societal division in Slovakia, a constitutional majority sends out a strong signal that there is consensus across the political spectrum on a specific issue

PM Fico Thanks Every Legislator Who Voted for Changes to Constitution

PM Fico Thanks Every Legislator Who Voted for Changes to Constitution

Bratislava, 26 September (TASR) – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) welcomes the passing of the government-sponsored amendment to the Slovak Constitution with about a dozen votes from the opposition, calling it a historic step and the forging of a "barrier against progressivism". Speaking at a press conference on Friday,

Sutaj Estok Criticises Ferencak's Position, No Expulsion Planned Yet

Sutaj Estok Criticises Ferencak's Position, No Expulsion Planned Yet

Bratislava, 25 September (TASR) – Leader of the junior coalition party Voice-SD Matus Sutaj Estok claimed that the party is not yet ready to expel Jan Ferencak from its ranks, but pointed out that Ferencak's recent views do not represent those of the party, and Sutaj Estok plans to