Government of Slovakia
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The Government of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Vláda Slovenskej republiky) exercises executive authority in Slovakia. It is led by the Prime Minister of Slovakia, who is nominated by the President of Slovakia, and is usually the leader of majority party or of majority coalition after an election to the National Council of the Slovak Republic. The Cabinet appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister must gain a vote of confidence in the National Council.
Role and powers of the Government[]
As the chief formulator of the nation's public policy under the Slovak Constitution, the Government has the authority to make major policy on the matters of national economy and social security.[1] It is responsible for meeting the Government programme objectives within the scope of the adopted national budget. The main functions of the Government also include making proposals on the state budget, preparing the annual closing balance sheet, and issuing government regulations and decrees under power given to it by law. One of the Government's duties is the formulation and management of the nation's foreign policy.[1] It submits draft Bills to the National Council (the Slovak parliament), which are frequently preceded by nationwide discussions and consultations with the relevant organizations. As established by law, the Government can discuss in its proceedings a confidence vote motion, cases of pardoning criminal offenders, and appointment or removal from office of senior civil servants.[1]
Cabinet[]
The Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister, presiding over Deputies and Government Ministers. The Cabinet is appointed by the President of the Slovak Republic on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. For its policy and administration the members of the Cabinet are responsible to the National Council (the Slovak parliament).
Current cabinet[]
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Igor Matovič, the current prime minister Eduard Heger has been serving with his government, since 1 April 2021.[2]
Position | Name | Party | Took office | Left office | |
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Prime Minister | Eduard Heger | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
First Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Economy | Richard Sulík | SaS | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Igor Matovič | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Deputy Prime Minister for Legislation and Strategic Planning | SR | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | ||
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Investments and Regional Development | Veronika Remišová | ZĽ | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Interior | Roman Mikulec | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Health | Vladimír Lengvarský | Independent (OĽaNO) | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Defence | Jaroslav Naď | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Justice | Mária Kolíková | ZĽ | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs | Ivan Korčok | Independent (SaS) | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport | SaS | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | ||
Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family | Milan Krajniak | SR | 9 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Transport and Construction | Andrej Doležal | Independent (SR) | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Culture | Natália Milanová | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent | |
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Ján Mičovský | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | 8 June 2021 | |
Independent (OĽaNO) | 8 June 2021 | Incumbent | |||
Minister of Environment | Ján Budaj | OĽaNO | 1 April 2021 | Incumbent |
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Government of the Slovak Republic". gov.sk.
- ^ "President appointed the cabinet of Eduard Heger, called for empathy". The Slovakia Spectator. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
External links[]
- Government of Slovakia
- Politics of Slovakia
- Political organisations based in Slovakia
- Executive branches of government
- National cabinets
- European governments
- Slovakia stubs
- Government stubs