Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is reportedly in discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding his Smer party's potential entry into the right-wing political group Patriots for Europe. These talks follow Smer's recent expulsion from the Party of European Socialists.
A large-scale, coordinated operation by Slovak and Hungarian authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, has led to the dismantling of a major organised crime group. The operation resulted in 22 arrests across Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany, and the search of 45 premises. The network is estimated to have trafficked drugs worth at least EUR 175 million since 2019, including cocaine, hashish, and cannabis.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on October 7, 2025, his government's approval of an agreement with the United States to construct an additional, state-owned nuclear reactor at the Jaslovské Bohunice plant. The multi-billion-euro project, likely involving Westinghouse Electric Company, aims to boost Slovakia's energy independence with a unit exceeding 1,000 megawatts.
A train collision on October 13 in eastern Slovakia, which injured at least 62 people, has intensified criticism over the country's antiquated rail safety systems. Only 7% of Slovakia's 3,600-kilometer rail network is equipped with the modern European Train Control System (ETCS), leaving the majority vulnerable to human error.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his government's approval of a multi-billion dollar agreement with the United States to construct an additional, state-owned nuclear reactor at the Jaslovské Bohunice plant. The project, estimated at up to €15 billion, aims to boost energy security and will likely involve US company Westinghouse.
Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Robert Kaliňák announced a new, 14th aid package for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv. The non-lethal assistance, focusing on engineering and mine action, including Bozena demining vehicles, marks the first such aid since Prime Minister Robert Fico's government took office.
Slovak director Tereza Nvotová's drama 'Father', Slovakia's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, has been awarded the prestigious Golden Eye for Best Film at the 21st Zurich Film Festival. The film, a Slovak-Czech-Polish co-production, explores the aftermath of a father's tragic mistake.
The European Commission has voiced regret regarding Slovakia's recently adopted constitutional amendment, which defines only two genders and asserts national sovereignty over cultural and ethical issues, citing concerns about non-discrimination and the primacy of EU law.
Opposition MP Veronika Remišová warns Slovakia could forfeit €440 million from the EU Rural Development Program by the end of 2025, citing concerns over project completion and past fund absorption issues.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have reaffirmed their strong opposition to the European Union's plan to phase out Russian oil and gas imports. Citing national sovereignty, significant economic risks, and infrastructural limitations, both leaders argue that a rapid transition would severely harm their economies and the wider EU.
The National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) has sharply revised its economic growth projections downwards, forecasting 0.8% for 2025 and 0.5% for 2026. This reduction, announced on September 25, 2025, is primarily attributed to ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts and a challenging global economic environment, including geopolitical tensions and trade wars.
Slovakia, supported by other EU border states, is advocating for a special European Union fund to protect its farmers from financial losses attributed to increased Ukrainian agricultural imports. Concerns include potential quota increases for products like honey and sugar, and differing production standards, which have led to market saturation and price drops for local producers.
Slovakia's government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, is facing intense scrutiny over a new austerity package designed to reduce the country's significant budget deficit. Measures include tax hikes, increased insurance contributions, and spending cuts, drawing widespread criticism from opposition leaders and prompting nationwide protests.
Bratislava's historic city center will host the 10th World Music Festival from September 19 to 21, 2025. The event will showcase a diverse lineup of international and Slovak artists across various genres, including flamenco, tango, Sufi music, and traditional folk, at multiple venues.
