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EU parliaments to create joint group to supervise Europol activities
Its first session is planned for the autumn.
KPMG: Slovakia among EU countries at greatest risk after Brexit
Slovakia's economy is among those that will be most impacted by Brexit, the latest studies have shown.
Fico: We want the UK to fulfil commitments
The prime ministers of the Visegrad Group commented on the UK’s obligations linked to its departure from the EU.
Most young people trust the EU
Slovakia has the highest share of young Eurosceptics among the surveyed countries.
EU opens e-payment market to IT giants
People should benefit from stronger competition, faster and cheaper payments and higher security.
Fico: I cannot see another living space for Slovakia than EU
After the Rome Declaration was adopted unanimously at the ceremonial summit of 27 European-Union member states in Rome, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that it has made it clear that the Union wants to carry on united.
Employment in Slovakia increases compared to eurozone average
The number of people employed in the eurozone in the last quarter of 2016 compared to the previous quarter increased by 0.3 percent, but Slovakia fared even better in this period of time.
Brussels will contribute €1bn for Slovak railways
The money will go mostly to modernise the trains, but also to build terminals and parking lots.
PM: Brexit talks should not leave EU only with disadvantages
If a multi-speed European Union turns into reality, Slovakia has to and wants to be at the core of integration, the Slovak PM said.
MPs approved exchange of information
The parliament transposed the EU regulation, whose aim is to secure comprehensive and effective administrative collaboration between tax administrations via mandatory automatic exchange of information.
The UK will close borders already in March
Restrictions will concern only people who would like to move to the country after March 2017.
NGOs to get €250,000 to help use EU Funds
The civic sector will be able to supervise more effectively the implementation and use of European-Union funds, also thanks to extra state funding.
EC praises economy, but problems remain
The recent report highlights Slovakia’s economic development. The country however still lags behind in several areas affecting people’s lives.
Our exit from the EU will not weaken our links
The UK has no intention of undermining the stability of the EU, nor do we want to become more distant to our European neighbours, including those here in Slovakia, the ambassador writes.
OLAF investigates medical symposium in Slovakia
The medical symposium taking place in the Orava region of Slovakia lured participants with skiing, folklore and plum brandy – financed largely from EU funds.
Špaček is new government proxy for Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros dispute
As the incumbent government proxy for the international dispute concerning the Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros waterworks got another international position, he will be replaced by another Slovak.
Slovaks in the UK don’t have to fear Brexit
For now, the UK is still a proper member of the EU, the Slovak Embassy in London informed.
NBS: Hard Brexit may slow down Slovakia’s economic growth by 0.5 percent
Impact on Slovakia will be indirect via its main trade partners, especially Germany
MEP Maňka the first Slovak in the leadership of European Parliament
MEP for the coalition Smer party Vladimír Maňka became the first Slovak to join leading position for the EU Parliament.
Fico: EU should not emerge from Brexit talks weakened and UK strengthened
At the event marking the end of Slovakia's Council of EU presidency, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico commented on the issue of Brexit that greatly impacted the six-month period.
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