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Pellegrini: EC's Decision to Punish Italy Premature, But Signal Needed

Pellegrini: EC's Decision to Punish Italy Premature, But Signal Needed

Rome, November 22 (TASR correspondent) – Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) has said in Italy that he views the European Commission’s (EC) decision to take the first step towards imposing disciplinary punishment on Italy over its budget for next year as premature, but he agrees that a signal needs

Foreign Affairs Committee Rejects UN Pact on Migration

Foreign Affairs Committee Rejects UN Pact on Migration

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) – The Government should reject the UN Global Compact on Migration, according to a SNS-sponsored resolution that was approved by the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The resolution, due to be further discussed by Parliament, urges Slovakia not to participate in the Marrakech talks, but it’

Danko Survives No-confidence Motion

Danko Survives No-confidence Motion

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) – Parliamentary Chair Andrej Danko (Slovak National Party) weathered a no-confidence motion on Wednesday and will remain in his post, TASR learnt on the same day. A total of 61 lawmakers voted for Danko’s ouster, with another 26 against and one MP choosing to abstain. The

Matecna: Farmers to Receive Money from Green Diesel Project in 3Q19

Matecna: Farmers to Receive Money from Green Diesel Project in 3Q19

Bratislava, November 21 (TASR) – The so-called Green Diesel project will make Slovak farmers more competitive, stated Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Gabriela Matecna (Slovak National Party/SNS) at a press conference on Wednesday, adding that the total amount of money earmarked for the project will reach €30 million. Matecna added

Ziga: Slovak Government Ready to Support Kia's Investment in 4.0 Industry

Ziga: Slovak Government Ready to Support Kia's Investment in 4.0 Industry

Teplicka nad Vahom, November 21 (TASR) – The Slovak Government is ready to support Kia Motors Slovakia’s investments in the field of 4.0 industry and in cars with alternative fuels, Economy Minister Peter Ziga (Smer-SD) said following his meeting with Kia’s president and chief executive officer Dae Sik

Pellegrini: 2019 General Government Budget Will Be Balanced

Pellegrini: 2019 General Government Budget Will Be Balanced

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) – The 2019 general government budget will be balanced and this will be achieved by submitting an amendment when the budget is discussed at the next parliamentary session, Premier Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) said at a briefing on Tuesday after a Cabinet session. “Based on the latest analyses

Lajcak Might Step Down If UN Global Migration Compact Is Rejected

Lajcak Might Step Down If UN Global Migration Compact Is Rejected

Bratislava, November 20 (TASR) – Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak (a Smer-SD nominee) is entertaining the idea of stepping down from his post if Parliament votes not to join the United Nations Global Compact on Migration, TASR learnt on Tuesday. “Ever since I’ve been a minister, I’ve