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Brexit may hurt Slovakia's economy
It is the uncertainty that poses the biggest risk for Slovakia.
Slovakia on Brexit: Challenge for presidency
European people refuse migration and economic policy of the EU, fundamental change needed, says Fico.
Nord Stream 2 is dividing opinions
EC President Jean-Claude Juncker indicated that Nord Stream 2 could alter the landscape of the European Union’s gas markets.
Majority of Slovaks would be for staying in EU in a referendum
If there was a referendum in Slovakia about the country remaining in the European Union, 62.1 percent would vote for it.
PM Fico: Slovak EU presidency will be tough
The Slovak presidency of the European Union will be difficult after the British referendum, Prime Minister Robert Fico said after meeting French President François Holland.
Britain blames also Slovakia
If there is any correlation between immigration and employment in Britain, it’s that immigrants actually create jobs for natives.
Lajčák: Slovakia hopes Britain remains in EU
Regardless of the referendum’s result, a more efficient Union that is closer to people and dealing with problems that people understand should be a response.
European socialists targeted Smer, again
Only a few days before Slovakia takes over the presidency of the EU Council, European Socialists have targeted the Slovak ruling party Smer again.
EC may fine Slovakia for landfill
The country may pay for not implementing the 2013 ruling.
June summit of European Council to focus on migration, Brexit
Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Ministry State Secretary and Government Proxy for the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU Ivan Korčok should lead Slovakia's delegation at the European Council session to be held in Brussels between June 28-29.
Slovakia fails to transpose some EU directives
Slovakia still has not transposed some European Union (EU) directives into its legislation, the cabinet found at its session on June 8.
EC asks Slovakia to change its land law
Commission concerned that rules discriminate against other EU nationals in purchase of agricultural land.
Slovakia should continue in reforms
The European Commission issues country-specific recommendations within its Spring 2016 European Semester package.
Direct results for you and me
In recent discussions and debates with euro-sceptics, often, and probably rightly so, the historical background of the European Union has been mentioned.
European affairs
Slovakia's EU presidency begins in July and Bratislava has suddenly started resurfacing its roads with gusto. You can now drive your police-escorted limousine down Štefánikova Street without spilling your cocktail.
Brits in Slovakia: We won’t go
A month before the Brexit referendum, UK citizens expect few changes in their personal lives.
MFA launches official website for the Slovak EU Presidency
All elements will be fully functional as of July 1, when Slovakia assumes the EU Council presidency.
Bratislava bypass can be co-financed from EU funds
The D4 highway-R7 dual carriageway, part of which will be formed by the projected Bratislava ring-road, could be co-financed from European Funds via Operational Programme Integrated Infrastructure (OPII).
Slovakia opposes newest EC’s migration proposal
Coalition parties Smer, Slovak National party (SNS) and Most-Híd disagree with European Commission’s proposal aimed at mandatory compensation payments, or payments in lieu, for countries refusing to accommodate migrants.
EU gives €201.7 mn for completion of D3 motorway in Žilina
The European Commission (EC) has approved the first stage of a project worth €243.6 million.
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