Government of Slovakia

The Government of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Vláda Slovenskej republiky) exercises executive authority in Slovakia. It is led by the Prime Minister of Slovakia, who is nominated by the President of Slovakia, and is usually the leader of majority party or of majority coalition after an election to the National Council of the Slovak Republic. The Cabinet appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister must gain a vote of confidence in the National Council.

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Role and powers of the Government
The Summer Archbishop's Palace is the seat of the Government.

As the chief formulator of the nation's public policy under the Slovak Constitution, the Government has the authority to make major policy on the matters of national economy and social security.[1] It is responsible for meeting the Government programme objectives within the scope of the adopted national budget. The main functions of the Government also include making proposals on the state budget, preparing the annual closing balance sheet, and issuing government regulations and decrees under power given to it by law. One of the Government's duties is the formulation and management of the nation's foreign policy.[1] It submits draft Bills to the National Council (the Slovak parliament), which are frequently preceded by nationwide discussions and consultations with the relevant organizations. As established by law, the Government can discuss in its proceedings a confidence vote motion, cases of pardoning criminal offenders, and appointment or removal from office of senior civil servants.[1]

Cabinet

The Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister, presiding over Deputies and Government Ministers. The Cabinet is appointed by the President of the Slovak Republic on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. For its policy and administration the members of the Cabinet are responsible to the National Council (the Slovak parliament).

Current Cabinet

Following the 2020 Slovak parliamentary election, the current prime minister, Igor Matovič, has been serving with his government, the Cabinet of Igor Matovič, since 21 March 2020.[2]

 
11th Government of the Slovak Republic
Position Name Party Took office Left office
Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Igor Matovič OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Government Office for Legislation
Deputy Prime Minister for Legislation and Strategic Planning Štefan Hollý We Are Family 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and informatisation
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Investments and Regional Development Veronika Remišová For the People 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Economy
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Economy Richard Sulík SaS 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Finance
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Eduard Heger OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Interior
Minister of Interior Roman Mikulec OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Health
Minister of Health Marek Krajčí OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Defence
Ministee of Defence Jaroslav Naď OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Justice
Minister of Justice Mária Kolíková For the People 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Richard Sulík(acting) SaS 21 March 2020 8 April 2020
Ivan Korčok Independent(SaS) 8 April 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport
Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport Branislav Gröhling SaS 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family
Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family Milan Krajniak We Are Family 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Transport and Construction
Minister of Transport and Construction Andrej Doležal Independent(WaF) 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Culture
Minister of Culture Natália Milanová OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ján Mičovský OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Ministry of the Environment
Minister of Environment Ján Budaj OĽANO 21 March 2020 Incumbent
Source: [3][4][5][6][7][8]
(SaS) SaS nominee
(WaF) We Are Family nominee
(OĽaNO) OĽANO nominee

Notes

    References
    1. "Government of the Slovak Republic". gov.sk.
    2. "Slovensko má novú vládu". Pravda.sk. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
    3. "Členovia vlády". Government Office of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
    4. "Noví štátni tajomníci: Marosz ide na dopravu, Fecko na pôdohospodárstvo". postoj.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-03-24.
    5. "Vláda vymenovala štátnych tajomníkkov Smatanu a Klimeka". sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
    6. "Slovensko má novú vládu. Tu je zoznam všetkých ministrov a známych štátnych tajomníkov". hnonline.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-03-21.
    7. "Štátny tajomník na rezorte dopravy Ján Marosz odchádza po pár dňoch preč". aktuality.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-04-02.
    8. "Prezidentka vymenovala Korčoka za ministra zahraničia". sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-04-08.


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