The Government of the Slovak Republic ( Slovak : Vláda Slovenskej Republiky ) is the head of the executive branch of state 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 majority of the coalition after an election to the National Council of the Slovak Republic . The Cabinet appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister must gain a vote of confidence in the National Council.
Role and powers 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] Acting in the best interests of the nation, it is responsible for meeting the government program objectives within the scope of the national budget. The functions of the government also include making proposals on the state budget, preparing the annual closing balance sheet, and issuing government regulations. 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 national discussions and consultations with the relevant organizations. As established by law, the Government may discuss in its proceedings a confidence vote motion, cases of pardoning criminal offenders, and appointment or removal of office of senior civil servants. [1]
Cabinet
The Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister, presiding over it, its own Deputies and Government Ministers. The Cabinet is appointed by the President of the Slovak Republic on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The members of the Cabinet are responsible for the National Council (the Slovak Parliament).
Current Cabinet
Following the Slovak parliamentary election, 2016 , the current prime minister, Robert Fico , has been serving with his government, the Third Fico Cabinet , since 23 March 2016. [2]
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Cabinet of Slovakia [3]
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| Office | name | Political party | Assumed office | Left office | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Fico | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Informatization | Peter Pellegrini | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Interior |
Robert Kaliňák | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Justice |
Lucia Žitňanská | Most-Híd | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Finance | Peter Kažimír | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Miroslav Lajčák | Independent ( SD ) | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Economy | Peter Žiga | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Transport, Construction and Regional Development | Roman Brecely Árpád Érsek |
Network Most-Híd |
23 March 2016 31 August 2016 |
31 August 2016 – |
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| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Gabriela Matečná | Independent ( SNS ) | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Defense | Peter Gajdoš | Independent ( SNS ) | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family | Ján Richter | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of the Environment | László Solymos | Most-Híd | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport | Peter Plavčan Martina Lubyová |
Independent ( SNS ) Independent ( SNS ) |
23 March 2016 13 September 2017 |
September 13, 2017 – |
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| Minister of Culture | Marek Maďarič | Smer-SD | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Minister of Health | Tomáš Drucker | Independent ( SD ) | 23 March 2016 | ||
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- (SD) Nominated Smer-SD
(SNS) Slovak National Party nominee
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b c „Government of the Slovak Republic“ . gov.sk .
- Jump up^ „New government meets for first time, state secretaries“ . The Slovak Spectator . 31 March 2016 . Retrieved 2 April 2016 .
- Jump up^ „Meet Slovakia’s new cabinet“ . The Slovak Spectator . 22 March 2016 . Retrieved 2 April 2016 .