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Slovakia
H-index: 14
Political science 75%
Sociology 17%
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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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4/4
🇸🇰 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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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 🇰🇷 🚗
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#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
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🇸🇰🇪🇺 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 🤝
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
🇸🇰🇪🇺 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 🤝
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#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
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#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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#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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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. 🍃⚙️
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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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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
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🇸🇰🇪🇺 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.
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🇸🇰🇪🇺 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 🤝
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2/2
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
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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.
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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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bgineu.bsky.social
🇸🇰 Šťastný Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
Prajeme našim slovenským priateľom mier, prosperitu a veľa úspechov. @slovakiaineu.bsky.social

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consilium.europa.eu
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

Reposted by Slovakia

consilium.europa.eu
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
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slovakiaineu.bsky.social
#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
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
✈️ 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
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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 🇪🇺
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✈️ 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
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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 🤝
slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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 🤝

@slovakiaineu.bsky.social
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