#52026SC02252026 EU Country Report on Slovakia’s Economy and Policy Challenges
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The report assesses Slovakia’s weak economic outlook and the policy pressures facing the country. It highlights slow growth, high inflation, fiscal consolidation, exposure to trade tensions, and risks linked to a high government deficit and weaker trade balance. For businesses, investors, public bodies, and compliance teams, the key message is that Slovakia may face a tougher operating environment in 2026, with weak demand, cost pressures, stagnant real wages, and regional gaps outside Bratislava. The report also points to labour supply constraints, especially linked to demographics and underrepresented groups, which could affect hiring and workforce planning.
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Key Changes
- Assesses Slovakia’s economic growth as weak, with GDP forecast at 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027.
- Highlights continued inflation pressure, with inflation expected to remain high in 2026 before easing in 2027.
- Identifies labour shortages and major regional disparities, especially between Bratislava and eastern Slovakia.