🇸🇰 Amb. Monika Sopkovičová & 🇨🇿 Amb. Štěpán Černý held talks in @euparliament.bsky.social in Strasbourg 🇪🇺 with MEP rapporteurs on key EU files — from climate & energy to future #CAP and challenges of automotive industry — continuing the tradition of joint 🇸🇰-🇨🇿 meetings 🤝 @cztoeu.bsky.social

🟠 November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 🇸🇰 Presidential Palace & EU institutions shine orange. Slovakia & EU joined the #OrangeTheWorld campaign. ❌ There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Violence has no place in our society.

#Slovakia 🇸🇰 supports #Montenegro 🇲🇪 in its EU accession path 🤝 Today PR Amb. Juraj Nociar had a pleasure to meet the Head of Mission of Montenegro to the #EU 🇪🇺, Ambassador Petar Markovic, and discuss how to navigate through the final phase of the preparations for the membership.

#FAC #Trade EU trade ministers today discussed: 🇺🇸 EU-US trade relations 🇨🇳 EU-China trade relations 🌐 Ongoing trade negotiations, including with India 🇮🇳 #Slovakia 🇸🇰 was represented by DPM Denisa Saková. More info: link.europa.eu/vHMwmh

#AGRIFISH 1/3 StateSec Vladimír Vnuk 🇸🇰 would be hit the hardest, as mandatory degressivity & capping of direct payments will affect >80% of cultivated area. We propose: - voluntary capping reflecting MS - consider labor costs - include Agri prosperity gap into CAP envelop

🇸🇰🇨🇿 Today, on 17 November, we marked the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy at the Václav Havel bench in Brussels. 36 years after the Velvet Revolution, we honour its legacy — #freedom and #democracy cannot be taken for granted. #November89 ✌️

#EUBudget2026 Council and @europarl.europa.eu have reached an agreement on the budget for next year.🤝 Check out our infographic for all the details ➡️ link.europa.eu/DRPw7X

#ECOFIN #Budget @eucouncil.bsky.social today meets to prepare the 2nd meeting of Conciliation Committee, w/ the aim of reaching an agreement with the @euparliament.bsky.social on the EU’s annual budget for 2026 💶 🇸🇰 Priorities of #Slovakia: - #Cohesion policy 📊 - Common Agricultural Policy #CAP 🌾

🏰 Trenčín 2026 is coming! ✨ At the 🇪🇺 @consilium.europa.eu & #MontDesArts Trenčín 🇸🇰 & Oulu 🇫🇮 unveiled what’s ahead for their year as #ECoC2026: art, music, theatre, fashion, sport, light shows — even wild boat rides on the river Váh! 🎶💃 @trencin.bsky.social @oulu2026official.bsky.social

#ENVI 1/3 🇸🇰 DPM & Minister of the Environment Tomáš Taraba: #Slovakia voted against tightening climate ambition in the European Climate Law for 2040. Despite the adjustments in the #ECL and postponement of #ETS2 by one year we consider these to be insufficient.

Today I ran my first-ever half marathon at the #BrusselsAirportMarathon 🇧🇪 — together w/ my 🇨🇿 Czech colleague Honza Hájek @cztoeu.bsky.social, both of us finishing under 1:50! 💪 What a route and what a feeling at the finish line! 🇸🇰🇨🇿🇪🇺 #BrusselsHalfMarathon #StrongerTogether

🎤 🇸🇰 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar & 🇪🇺 Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Maros Šefčovič, Bernd Bievert, yesterday debriefed Slovaks working in #EU institutions about outcomes of the European Council #EUCO: #Ukraine #Competitiveness #Defense Afterwards there was a space for #networking 🤝

#AGRIFISH 1/4 🇸🇰 Minister Richard Takáč: Slovak agriculture needs stability, fair financing & less bureaucracy. During the bilateral meetings w/ 🇭🇷 🇦🇹 🇨🇾 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 we were working on solutions that help farmers ensure fair conditions across the EU.

#ENVI 1/4 We need thorough revision of #CO2 Regulation - through realistic adjustments or postponement beyond 2035. This position reflects the views expressed by the representatives of Slovak automotive industry 🚗 We call for technology-neutral approach & greater flexibility.

#TTE #Energy 1/4 DPM Denisa Saková: Landlocked position of Slovakia limits our access to LNG & oil terminals. Despite having gas interconnections w/ all neighbouring MS, barriers outside 🇸🇰 prevent alternative reliable supplies at affordable prices.

#EPSCO 1/3 EU is founded on dignity, equality & fundamental rights ⚖️ Everyone has the right to live free from violence, harassment & discrimination. ✅ Ministers today supported Council Conclusions on Violence against women and domestic violence.

Today at @slovakiaineu.bsky.social w/ @slovakiainnl.bsky.social & 🇸🇰 Embassy to Belgium we hosted an event where candidacies of #Slovakia 🇸🇰, #Slovenia 🇸🇮 & #Ukraine 🇺🇦 for #OPCW Executive Council ⚗️ were presented. Sharing same values, united by 3C: Commitment, Compliance & Constructive Cooperation 🤝

This year, 15 October marks the evolution of #EUFluDay into #EURespiDay 😷 💉 Vaccination against respiratory viruses is key to protecting all of us. ✅ Prevents severe illness and deaths ✅ Improves quality of life ✅ Reduces hospitalisations and associated health system costs

#JHA #Interior 1/4 #Schengen remains one of the most tangible achievements of the EU integration. However the number of controls at internal Schengen borders is not decreasing.⚠️ ➡️ We expect the @ec.europa.eu's opinion on their proportionality & necessity by the end of year.

We continue to listen to the voices of industry to ensure that EU’s #climate ambitions go hand in hand with strenghtening of its #competitiveness 📈 🇸🇰🇪🇺 Amb. Monika Sopkovičová met today with representatives of Hyundai Europe 🇰🇷 🚗

#ECOFIN EU Finance ministers today discuss: 💶 Own resources for the EU budget 🚬 Tabacco taxation 🍃 Tax incentives to support clean industrial deal 💹 Savings and investment union #Slovakia 🇸🇰 is represented by Permanent Representative Amb. Juraj Nociar

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar: It was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Slavka Eley 🇸🇰🇪🇺, Board Member of the Single Resolution Board #SRB 🏦 #SRB has a crucial role in safeguarding financial stability and protecting taxpayers by ensuring the orderly resolution of failing banks 🤝

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar met with 🇳🇿 Ambassador to the #EU Simon Draper to discuss opportunities for strengthening ties and cooperation, including within the framework of the #EU–#NewZealand Free Trade Agreement 🤝

#COMPET 1/2 🇸🇰 State Secretary Ján Hrinko: Balanced approach to dual use #HorizonEurope research projects is essential. - #Research funding & performing institutions need clear guidelines to reduce ethical risk & uncertainties - Funding for defence-related research should come primarily from #ECF

#COMPET 1/3 🇸🇰 DPM & Economy Minister Denisa Saková: We welcome 🆕 EU Competitiveness Fund #ECF ➡️ MS should be involved in decision-making & implementation ➡️ Allocation of funds among MS must be balanced ➡️ Funding must reflect green transition & decarbonisation as key 🇪🇺 objectives

On the occasion of #ConstitutionDay, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the #EU, Amb. Juraj Nociar, today hosted a state #reception 🥂 at our PermRep @slovakiaineu.bsky.social 🇸🇰🇪🇺 #DenUstavy

🇸🇰🇪🇺 Permanent Representative Amb. Juraj Nociar hosted an informal breakfast with EU Ambassador to #Ukraine Katarína Mathernová 🇪🇺🇺🇦 and MS representatives to discuss current developments in Ukraine, prospects for peace, EU support and Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU.

🇸🇰🇪🇺 PR Amb. Juraj Nociar was today honoured to meet the new Ambassador of #Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 to the #EU 🇪🇺, Roman Vassilenko. #Slovakia 🇸🇰 looks forward to strengthening our relationship and advancing cooperation in a wide range of areas 🤝

#AGRIFISH 1/2 🇸🇰 Minister Richard Takáč: Proposed #DCFTA w/ increased quotas for sensitive commodities & not requiring 🇺🇦 imports to meet strict 🇪🇺 standards will harm competitiveness of 🇸🇰 & EU #farmers. ➡️Slovakia calls for special fund to compensate farmers´ losses.

Today 🇸🇰 Slovak ambassadors to the #EU🇪🇺 greeted the @slovakiaineu.bsky.social staff & welcomed the newcomers👋 🆕 diplomatic season will be full of challenges accross all the areas - close #cooperation & #coordination will be key in overcoming them. #StaffMeeting #WeAreEU #StrongerTogether

🇸🇰 Šťastný Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky! Prajeme našim slovenským priateľom mier, prosperitu a veľa úspechov. @slovakiaineu.bsky.social

#OTD #Constitution of the Slovak Republic 🇸🇰 celebrates 3️⃣3️⃣ years Based on the legacy of #November1989 it anchors key values & #principles of #InternationalLaw, #Democracy, #Sovereignty, #RuleOfLaw and #HumanRights. #DeňÚstavy #ConstitutionDay

Všetko najlepšie ku Dňu ústavy, Slovensko! Slovensko v rámci Rady spoločne s ostatnými krajinami EÚ rokuje o právnych predpisoch EÚ, vyjednáva o nich a prijíma ich. Čo to znamená pre váš každodenný život? Viac na našich stránkach ↓ europa.eu/!pjcBRr

Happy national day to all Slovaks! 🇸🇰 & 🇪🇺: The Slovak city of Trenčín has been chosen as a 2026 European Capital of Culture, with the slogan ‘Awakening curiosity’. For info about the Council in Slovak, check out → europa.eu/!9Ccyw9

#OTD 🇸🇰 #Slovakia commemorates the 8️⃣1️⃣st Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising #SNP - 29th August 1944. We must never forget the heroism & courage of our forefathers, who gave their lives for our freedom & democracy. #WeRemember

✈️ Slovakia 🇸🇰 successfully evacuated 7 oncologically ill children & their 16 companions from #Gaza, providing a special flight Eilat 🇮🇱 - Brussels 🇧🇪 This 7th #MEDEVAC under the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism 🇪🇺 took 19 hours & was one of the most challenging yet. #EUsolidarity

Sharing expertise saves lives 🤝 All relevant actors from #Slovakia showcased their crisis management know‑how at an expert workshop in Sarajevo 🇧🇦 #EURACARE Flight & Shelter module, which suppors evacuation of pediatric patients from Gaza & 🇸🇰 nationals, was also presented 🇪🇺

✈️ Slovakia 🇸🇰 successfully evacuated 8 ill children & their 30 companions from #Gaza, providing a special flight Bucharest 🇷🇴 - Oslo 🇳🇴 It was our 6th medical evacuation #MEDEVAC under #EUCivilProtection Mechanism @ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺 #EUsolidarity

Diplomatic farewells are never easy - especially this summer, as 16 amazing colleagues leave @slovakiaineu.bsky.social team, including DPR Amb. Mária Malová & PSC Amb. Michal Komada 🇸🇰🇪🇺 Thank you for your dedication, expertise & spirit. Wishing you success & all the best in the future 🤝

Slovakia 🇸🇰 joins #EUsolidarity efforts to fight Bulgaria's 🇧🇬 wildfires near Strumyani! 🔥 Slovak firefighter crew w/ a Black Hawk 🚁 dropped 105,500L of water on July 28. Quick, coordinated help alongside 🇨🇿🇭🇺🇷🇴🇫🇷🇸🇪 under #EUCivilProtection #rescEU #UCPM 🤝 @slovakiaineu.bsky.social @bgineu.bsky.social

🇸🇰🇪🇺 DPR Amb. Mária Malová today met with the representatives of #POSCO, one of the 🔝 global steel producers & important #SouthKorean 🇰🇷 investor in #Slovakia. They had an instightgul discussion on current challenges in steel industry, including trade safeguards & #CBAM ⚙️

🇸🇰 Foreign Minister J. Blanár: "The Slovak Republic has joined the statement initiated by the United Kingdom on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The #UK has promptly welcomed this step and added us to the list of signatories. 1/2

#FAC #Trade 🇸🇰 StateSec Vladimír Šimoňák: We appreciate @ec.europa.eu´s efforts to continue in constructive negotiations w/ #US to find mutually beneficial solution. At the same time, however, we should be ready to react firmly & swiftly to preserve interests of #EU & its MS.

🇸🇰 Blahoželám Slovensku! europa.eu/!x6NCJP @slovakiaineu.bsky.social

#AGRIFISH 1/3 🇸🇰StateSec Vnuk: Agreement reached btw 🇪🇺🇺🇦 will further destabilise most sensitive sectors. We ask for: - tariff quotas as in original #DCFTA - effective safeguard mechanisms - quality & safety of imported products - fund to compensate farmers in case of ⬆imports

Europe’s digital future starts w/ #skills 📲 🇸🇰🇪🇺 Today we hosted conference "Empowering Europe with #Digital & #Cybersecurity Skills" bringing together experts to discuss fulfilling Digital Decade targets, boost resilience & empower workforce, esp. women, for the future needs.

📖 For the 1st time, #Slovakia 🇸🇰 joined the #SummerReading at the @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺 Blind 🇸🇰 author & journalist Michaela Mihoková inspired #Brussels with her novel "Hope Dies in Autumn." “#Hope is born in winter,” she said - reminding us it often rises in our darkest moments🙏

#ECOFIN EU Finance ministers discuss: 🇧🇬 Euro area enlargement 💶 Digital euro 🇩🇰 Presidency work programme 📊 European Semester 2025 🇺🇦 Impacts of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🧱 Recovery & Resilience Facility #Slovakia 🇸🇰 is represented by Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický.

#EUROGROUP Main topics of today's Eurogroup meeting: 🇧🇬 Enlargement of the euro area - #Bulgaria 📊 Budget policy 💶 Digital euro 🌐 International role of the euro 🗳️ Election of the eurogroup president 🇸🇰 Slovakia is represented by Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický.

🇸🇰🇪🇺 Permanent Representative Amb. Juraj Nociar met today with Ambassador of #Japan 🇯🇵 to the #EU, Kazutoshi Aikawa, to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic cooperation 🤝