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Restart of Slovak economy should be green

A higher scope of recycling and the elimination of old, toxic environmental burdens are on Slovakia’s reform agenda.

Slovakia wants to use billions of euros from the EU’s recovery plan on green economy. Jana Liptáková 17. dec17. Dec 2020, at 8:25

Government should invite the public and take EU demands in consideration when preparing recovery plan

The switch to the euro has helped upgrade Slovakia's ratings.

Non-governmental organisations have sent a letter with requests to the government. Compiled by Spectator staff 23. nov23. Nov 2020, at 17:56

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News digest: Reform plan is out, culture calls for help

Finance Minister Eduard Heger (l) and Štefan Kišš, head of the Value for Money Unit, introduce the reform plan for Slovakia.

An overview of news from Monday, October 5, 2020. Compiled by Spectator staff 5. okt5. Oct 2020, at 17:48

The Finance Ministry publishes its much-awaited reform plan

Finance Minister Eduard Heger introduces a new reform plan for Slovakia.

The ministry now plans to open a broad public discussion. Compiled by Spectator staff 5. okt5. Oct 2020, at 11:36

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Congratulations, you’ve won a thousand euros!

Slovakia will get about €7.5 billion – but for what? James Thomson 23. sep23. Sep 2020, at 7:00

Slovakia has a draft plan for spending billions from the EU recovery fund

The plan is divided into eight sections, here is what is says. 16. sep16. Sep 2020, at 12:44

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Slovakia has an historic chance within reach. Despite the crisis

European Union leaders during a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels on July 17, 2020.

A concise summary of EU's efforts to help the member countries pull through the economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis by Ľudmila Majláthová (Representation of the European Commission). 14. sep14. Sep 2020, at 12:00

All eyes are on Matovič. He is facing a major task

Slovakia needs to make big decisions. Can it become the European tiger again? 6. aug6. Aug 2020, at 13:49

It is quintessential for Slovakia to boost its human capital

Younger generations are trying to shape the labour market, but not all employers are willing to respect their demands.

How the EU recovery fund can be used to bolster talent in the country. 3. aug3. Aug 2020, at 22:24

EU funds should be used for the establishment of courts

Justice Minister Mária Kolíková has introduced several ways Slovakia can use the money allocated to fight the coronavirus. Compiled by Spectator staff 29. júl29. Jul 2020, at 17:10

A struggle for billions from the EU starts in the coalition

Slovakia has only been able to absorb a fraction of the money it is now about to receive from the recovery fund. Ministries disagree about who should be in charge. Michal Katuška 22. júl22. Jul 2020, at 10:39

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