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Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 km2 (19,000 sq mi), hosting a population exceeding 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice. .. more

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

This year, 15 October marks the evolution of #EUFluDay into #EURespiDay 😷

💉 Vaccination against respiratory viruses is key to protecting all of us.

✅ Prevents severe illness and deaths
✅ Improves quality of life
✅ Reduces hospitalisations and associated health system costs

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

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🇸🇰 welcomes proposal on EU civil protection mechanism. It will:
- reinforce nat. capacity building
- strengthen preparedness & emergency response
- allow more flexible use of budget
- include health preparedness

Regarding Crisis Coordination Hub we need more ℹ on its functioning.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

#JHA 3/4
We welcome draft regulation on returns of illegal migrants as it will:
- make return process & operations more effective
- improve migration management

🇸🇰 supports the mutual recognition of return decisions, only this way we can ensure unified & consistent EU approach.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

#JHA 2/4

#Frontex should complement and support the capacities of MS in managing and protecting the 🇪🇺 external borders.

Standing Corps should provide complementary support to MS.🛂

In terms of cooperation with third countries Frontex should be more flexible.

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

#JHA #Interior 1/4
#Schengen remains one of the most tangible achievements of the EU integration.

However the number of controls at internal Schengen borders is not decreasing.⚠️

➡️ We expect the @ec.europa.eu's opinion on their proportionality & necessity by the end of year.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 1d

We continue to listen to the voices of industry to ensure that EU’s #climate ambitions go hand in hand with strenghtening of its #competitiveness 📈

🇸🇰🇪🇺 Amb. Monika Sopkovičová met today with representatives of Hyundai Europe 🇰🇷 🚗

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 5d

#ECOFIN

EU Finance ministers today discuss:

💶 Own resources for the EU budget
🚬 Tabacco taxation
🍃 Tax incentives to support clean industrial deal
💹 Savings and investment union

#Slovakia 🇸🇰 is represented by Permanent Representative Amb. Juraj Nociar

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 8d

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar:

It was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Slavka Eley 🇸🇰🇪🇺, Board Member of the Single Resolution Board #SRB 🏦

#SRB has a crucial role in safeguarding financial stability and protecting taxpayers by ensuring the orderly resolution of failing banks 🤝

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 15d

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar met with 🇳🇿 Ambassador to the #EU Simon Draper to discuss opportunities for strengthening ties and cooperation, including within the framework of the #EU–#NewZealand Free Trade Agreement 🤝

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 15d

#COMPET 2/2

Priorities on future #research & #technology infrastructures:

- Treat them as complementary services to maximize their impact

- Focus on joint investments reducing regional disparities

- Ensure infrastructures are accessible, coordinated & sustainably funded in all MS

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 15d

#COMPET 1/2
🇸🇰 State Secretary Ján Hrinko:

Balanced approach to dual use #HorizonEurope research projects is essential.

- #Research funding & performing institutions need clear guidelines to reduce ethical risk & uncertainties

- Funding for defence-related research should come primarily from #ECF

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 16d

#COMPET 3/3
Automotive sector is a major pillar of 🇸🇰 economy.

➡️ Regulation #AFIR & 2035 zero emission target needs re-evaluation.
➡️ Industry needs more time to adapt & feasible, well-assessed measures.
➡️ EU must strengthen supply chains, innovation & protect the Single Market.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 16d

#COMPET 2/3

Balanced approach to #decarbonization, #innovation & #competitiveness is necessary.

➡️ EU policies must not jeopardize the competitiveness of our industries. Industry needs to be on board with green transition. 🍃⚙️

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 16d

#COMPET 1/3
🇸🇰 DPM & Economy Minister Denisa Saková:

We welcome 🆕 EU Competitiveness Fund #ECF

➡️ MS should be involved in decision-making & implementation
➡️ Allocation of funds among MS must be balanced
➡️ Funding must reflect green transition & decarbonisation as key 🇪🇺 objectives

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 20d

On the occasion of #ConstitutionDay, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the #EU, Amb. Juraj Nociar, today hosted a state #reception 🥂 at our PermRep @slovakiaineu.bsky.social 🇸🇰🇪🇺

#DenUstavy

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 22d

🇸🇰🇪🇺 Permanent Representative Amb. Juraj Nociar hosted an informal breakfast with EU Ambassador to #Ukraine Katarína Mathernová 🇪🇺🇺🇦 and MS representatives to discuss current developments in Ukraine, prospects for peace, EU support and Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 23d

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar was today honoured to meet the new Ambassador of #Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 to the #EU 🇪🇺, Roman Vassilenko.

#Slovakia 🇸🇰 looks forward to strengthening our relationship and advancing cooperation in a wide range of areas 🤝

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 23d

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We are strongly concerned about @ec.europa.eu´s proposal on future #CAP

Given the structure of 🇸🇰agriculture, proposed mandatory degressivity & capping of direct payments will affect 80% of cultivated area, incl. most productive farms, & would be devastating for our farmers

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · 23d

#AGRIFISH 1/2
🇸🇰 Minister Richard Takáč:

Proposed #DCFTA w/ increased quotas for sensitive commodities & not requiring 🇺🇦 imports to meet strict 🇪🇺 standards will harm competitiveness of 🇸🇰 & EU #farmers.

➡️Slovakia calls for special fund to compensate farmers´ losses.

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today 🇸🇰 Slovak ambassadors to the #EU🇪🇺 greeted the @slovakiaineu.bsky.social staff & welcomed the newcomers👋

🆕 diplomatic season will be full of challenges accross all the areas - close #cooperation & #coordination will be key in overcoming them.

#StaffMeeting #WeAreEU #StrongerTogether

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Sep 1

#OTD #Constitution of the Slovak Republic 🇸🇰 celebrates 3️⃣3️⃣ years

Based on the legacy of #November1989 it anchors key values & #principles of #InternationalLaw, #Democracy, #Sovereignty, #RuleOfLaw and #HumanRights.

#DeňÚstavy #ConstitutionDay

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Permanent Representation of Bulgaria to the EU @bgineu.bsky.social · Sep 1

🇸🇰 Šťastný Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
Prajeme našim slovenským priateľom mier, prosperitu a veľa úspechov. @slovakiaineu.bsky.social

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · Sep 1

Happy national day to all Slovaks!

🇸🇰 & 🇪🇺: The Slovak city of Trenčín has been chosen as a 2026 European Capital of Culture, with the slogan ‘Awakening curiosity’.

For info about the Council in Slovak, check out → europa.eu/!9Ccyw9

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · Sep 1

Všetko najlepšie ku Dňu ústavy, Slovensko!

Slovensko v rámci Rady spoločne s ostatnými krajinami EÚ
rokuje o právnych predpisoch EÚ, vyjednáva o nich a prijíma ich.

Čo to znamená pre váš každodenný život? Viac na našich stránkach ↓ europa.eu/!pjcBRr

EÚ v našom každodennom živote⸺

Zisti viac

europa.eu

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Aug 29

#OTD 🇸🇰 #Slovakia commemorates the 8️⃣1️⃣st Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising #SNP - 29th August 1944.

We must never forget the heroism & courage of our forefathers, who gave their lives for our freedom & democracy.

#WeRemember

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Aug 15

✈️ Slovakia 🇸🇰 successfully evacuated 7 oncologically ill children & their 16 companions from #Gaza, providing a special flight Eilat 🇮🇱 - Brussels 🇧🇪

This 7th #MEDEVAC under the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism 🇪🇺 took 19 hours & was one of the most challenging yet.

#EUsolidarity

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Aug 5

Sharing expertise saves lives 🤝

All relevant actors from #Slovakia showcased their crisis management know‑how at an expert workshop in Sarajevo 🇧🇦

#EURACARE Flight & Shelter module, which suppors evacuation of pediatric patients from Gaza & 🇸🇰 nationals, was also presented 🇪🇺

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Aug 1

✈️ Slovakia 🇸🇰 successfully evacuated 8 ill children & their 30 companions from #Gaza, providing a special flight Bucharest 🇷🇴 - Oslo 🇳🇴

It was our 6th medical evacuation #MEDEVAC under #EUCivilProtection Mechanism @ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺

#EUsolidarity

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Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Jul 31

Diplomatic farewells are never easy - especially this summer, as 16 amazing colleagues leave @slovakiaineu.bsky.social team, including DPR Amb. Mária Malová & PSC Amb. Michal Komada 🇸🇰🇪🇺

Thank you for your dedication, expertise & spirit.

Wishing you success & all the best in the future 🤝

Slovakia in EU @slovakiaineu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Slovakia 🇸🇰 joins #EUsolidarity efforts to fight Bulgaria's 🇧🇬 wildfires near Strumyani! 🔥

Slovak firefighter crew w/ a Black Hawk 🚁 dropped 105,500L of water on July 28.

Quick, coordinated help alongside 🇨🇿🇭🇺🇷🇴🇫🇷🇸🇪 under #EUCivilProtection #rescEU #UCPM 🤝

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