Slovakia cannot rely solely on car manufacturing, but as a small country, it must focus on a few areas where it excels. Attracting investment in innovative and green technologies and retaining skilled workers—who are more important to investors than low taxes—were points agreed upon by financial experts.

Delayed rules for renewable energy and unresolved household emission charges mean fines for Slovakia, as well as an unstable legislative environment for both citizens and businesses.

The future of nicotine product sales could change dramatically: WHO proposes limiting their production and sale, and even “eliminating” cigarette filters. However, health experts face resistance from European countries with strong tobacco industries and concerns about the black market.

Nové smernice zásadne prekopávajú doterajší systém zdaňovania tabakových a nikotínových výrobkov. Európska komisia ale nehovorí jasne, či majú krajiny zdaňovať zahrievaný tabak podľa váhy alebo podľa kusov.