Thousands of Slovak households wait for home renovation subsidies as parliamentary gridlock blocks funding

Thousands of Slovak households are waiting for subsidies from the Obnov dom (Renovate Home) program, but Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba cannot launch the next funding round due to parliamentary delays. The planned "Obnov dom mini plus" initiative was designed to help households at risk of energy poverty by providing financial support for home improvements. The program was set to receive 186 million euros from the EU's modernization fund, but the necessary legislative amendment remains blocked in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament. The Environment Ministry announced last year that the popular renovation subsidy program would continue, but the parliamentary deadlock has prevented the release of funds. The program helps homeowners upgrade energy efficiency and heating systems, making it particularly important for lower-income households facing rising energy costs.