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 the majority party or a majority coalition after an election to the National Council of the Slovak Republic. The Cabinet appointed by the president on the prime minister's recommendation must gain a vote of confidence in the National Council.
Role and powers of the Government
editAs the chief formulator of the nation's public policy under the Slovak Constitution, the Government has the authority to make major policies on the national economy and social security.[1] It is responsible for meeting the Government program 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 the power given to it by law. One of the government's duties is formulating and managing 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
editThe Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister, who presides over Deputies and Government Ministers. The President of the Slovak Republic appoints the Cabinet on the Prime Minister's recommendation. The members of the Cabinet are responsible to the National Council (the Slovak parliament) for policy and administration.
Current cabinet
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government's Office | |||||||||
| Prime Minister | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Defence | |||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Economy | |||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Environment | |||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Slovak National Party | ||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister | |||||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister for European Union Subsidies and the Recovery Plan | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Finance | |||||||||
| Minister of Finance | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Transport | |||||||||
| Minister of Transport | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | |||||||||
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization | |||||||||
| Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Interior | |||||||||
| Minister of Interior | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Justice | |||||||||
| Minister of Justice | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs | |||||||||
| Minister of Foreign and European Affairs | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family | |||||||||
| Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth | |||||||||
| Minister of Education, Research, Development and Youth | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| Ministry of Culture | |||||||||
| Minister of Culture | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Slovak National Party | ||||||
| Ministry of Health | |||||||||
| Minister of Health | 25 October 2023 | 10 October 2024 | Voice – Social Democracy | ||||||
| 10 October 2024[2] | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy | |||||||
| Ministry of Tourism and Sport | |||||||||
| Minister of Tourism and Sport | 1 February 2024 | Incumbent | Slovak National Party | ||||||
Notes
edit- ^ Independent, ran on the party ticket of and nominated by Slovak National Party.
- ^ Independent, nominated by Direction – Social Democracy.
- ^ Independent, ran on the party ticket of and nominated by Slovak National Party.
- ^ Independent, nominated by Slovak National Party.
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