European Commission warns Slovakia's economic growth is stagnating

The European Commission warned that Slovakia's economic growth has stagnated, projecting that real GDP growth will remain modest at just 0.8 percent in 2026. The Commission attributed the economic stagnation to uncertainty and fiscal consolidation measures affecting the country. Slovakia, a eurozone member and EU country in Central Europe, has been grappling with economic challenges that are now expected to persist through the mid-decade, raising concerns about the country's economic trajectory and competitiveness within the European Union.