On Wednesday, September 24, MEPs approved a consolidation package for 2026 in the evening. 78 out of 79 legislators voted in the plenary for the proposal. Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický announced some time ago 22 measures they should Bring a total of 2.7 billion euros to savings and more taxes and levies.
Part of these measures contains the approved law, but does not address the investigation of ministries and authorities, but only changes that touch citizens, companies and local governments. The submitted changes should be estimated by the finance department In the next three years, gradually 1.44 billion euros, 1.59 billion euros and 1.72 billion euros.
For example, a package of measures brings a dissolution of public holidays during three public holidays, shortening the levy holidays for novice traders, progressive appearance of employees’ income or increase health contributions. More money should also bring higher taxation of negative externalities. VAT to selected foods with increased sugar and salt content will increase from 19 to 23 %.
The government also wants to raise additional money by increasing the taxation of gambling or by introducing a payment from primary materials such as gravel, sand or stone. From next year will also will limit the amount of unemployment benefits from the fourth month of receiving a benefit, The tax licenses for zero or low income tax companies will be adjusted and the possibility of VAT deduction to 50 % for company cars, which are also used for private purposes, will be reduced.
Consolidation, which will hit thousands of Slovaks in the coming months, commented on influencer Peter Jozefíkthat summarized her practical impacts. “We’ll pay more. We will work more. We will relax less. Consolidation approved in 4 days,” He evaluated on Thursday at his Instagram.
His post subsequently shared Actress Kristína Svarinská, who made her disapproval of the planned changeswith a gentle dose of irony. “Slovakia, a country of unlimited possibilities,” She noted the star of the Marquis series Danube, to your services.
She suggested that citizens finance their own contributions with a comfortable and luxurious life of politicians. It points to a mismatch between the daily worries of people and the standard of living of politics. “The joy of living, working and subsidizing villas, watches and tickets of our government employees,” He believes. You can find her statement in the gallery.
