Government Meets in Eastern Slovakia But Ignores Severe Drought Crisis

The Slovak government convened in Haniska near Košice in eastern Slovakia but failed to address the severe drought devastating the region and the broader country. Despite meeting in an area particularly affected by the catastrophic dry conditions, officials did not include drought mitigation measures on their agenda. The government also continued to postpone discussions on economic growth measures, with Economy Minister Denisa Saková promising to present proposals next week after repeated delays. Eastern Slovakia has been among the hardest-hit regions as drought conditions continue to damage agricultural land and strain local communities across the country.