Fico Promises Pro-Growth Measures Without Impact on State Budget

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico pledged to reach agreement on pro-growth economic measures that would not affect the state budget. The announcement comes as the government faces pressure to stimulate economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline. Fico also commented on Ukraine's European integration process, describing it as containing a "cruel paradox," though he did not elaborate on the specific nature of his concerns. The prime minister leads a coalition government dominated by his Smer-SD party, which returned to power in 2023 after campaigning on a platform critical of Western support for Ukraine and emphasizing domestic economic priorities.