IMVIDES Slovakia

12/06/2026

Year-on-year OECD energy inflation continued to surge in April, reaching 13.2%, up 5.1 p.p. from March.

31 OECD countries recorded an increase in energy inflation,

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3jiR

12/06/2026

Wizz Air’s new Prague-Poprad route will start in October.

12/06/2026

We have proposed the EU budget for 2027 💶

Almost €200 billion to support the things that affect everyday life across Europe:

💶 Strong and competitive economy
🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine
🛡️ Stronger defence
🏠 Affordable housing
⚡️ Energy transition
🌾 Agriculture
🎓 Key EU programmes

This Draft Budget comes after a series of critical developments in recent years, including a global pandemic, an energy crisis and rising inflation, and the return of war on the European continent.

This is part of Europe’s response.

A budget to make Europe work better for its people. 🇪🇺

12/06/2026

In 2024, the EU sold €10.4 billion worth of wind turbines. 💨

🔹From 2015 to 2023, the sold production quantity of wind-powered generating sets in the EU varied each year between 6 800 and 12 000, before increasing to 15 500 in 2024.

Read more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/b7Fyp7

09/06/2026

Due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the ’s latest has two scenarios:

➡️ In a time-limited disruption scenario, Gulf energy production and trade return to pre-conflict levels starting in mid-2026, gradually easing the disruptions.

➡️ The second scenario assumes that Gulf energy production and export disruptions will continue through 2027. This scenario suggests higher energy prices, supply shortages and tighter global financial conditions, which could have wider and longer-term effects on the global economy.

Given the high level of uncertainty, countries’ central banks need to keep inflation expectations well anchored. However, if inflation rises or growth slows, adjustments to monetary policy may be needed.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x32YU

09/06/2026

BRUSSELS HAS A MESSAGE FOR SLOVAKIA

The European Commission says is facing a difficult combination of challenges: slowing economic growth, rising public debt, labour shortages and an ageing population.

Brussels is calling for property reform, more housing construction, stronger , better schools, a more predictable business environment and major investments in digitalisation and clean energy.

👉 The message is clear: https://spectator.sme.sk/business/c/brussels-warns-slovakia-over-growth-model-rising-debt

05/06/2026

TAX BILL MAY SOON LOOK DIFFERENT

’s living minimum will increase by 3.9% from July, bringing changes that could affect , self-employed workers, and taxpayers across the country.

💶: https://spectator.sme.sk/business/c/slovakia-living-minimum-rise-tax-changes-2027

Higher personal allowances and revised income thresholds could mean lower tax bills for many people, with some taxpayers potentially saving around €100 a year.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟔.𝟑%; 𝐄𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝟔.𝟎% 💼

In April 2026, the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3%, stable compared with March 2026. The EU unemployment rate was 6.0% in April 2026, also stable compared with March 2026.

Learn more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/gkhBxP

05/06/2026

🔎Planning your move to Slovakia and feeling lost in the paperwork?📋

Our online navigation tool helps you navigate visa, residence and administrative requirements through a simple step-by-step questionnaire tailored to your situation.

Answer a few questions and discover what applies to you before and after your arrival in Slovakia 🇸🇰.

👇 Explore the tool:
https://www.researchinslovakia.saia.sk/en/main/welcome/visa-and-entry-conditions/guide-administrative-duties/