Fact-check reveals mixed picture behind Slovak PM's economic claims

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has defended his government's economic performance by citing favorable labor market data, construction sector growth, and low energy prices for households, though fact-checkers have identified problematic aspects of his claims. The prime minister from the ruling social-democratic party Smer highlighted strong employment figures and rapid growth in construction production, though analysts question whether the construction sector can maintain its current pace. Fico also pointed to low household energy prices as evidence of economic success, but these subsidized rates are costing the state budget billions of euros. The fact-checking exercise reflects ongoing political debate over Slovakia's economic trajectory, with Fico attempting to counter what he describes as negative media portrayals of the country's economic development.