September 23, 2025

R. Takáč: EU Budget Proposals Threaten the Future of Agriculture in Slovakia

September 21, 2025
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Bratislava – The European Commission’s (EC) proposals for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 threaten to dismantle agriculture in Slovakia. Richard Takáč, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic, highlighted at a press conference on Friday that while the current programming period allocates 4.6 billion euros for the agricultural sector, the forthcoming period will see a reduction of nearly one billion euros, according to TASR.

“Unfortunately, based on the information we received on Thursday (September 18), it’s confirmed what we have been saying: this is extremely detrimental, not only for all of Europe but especially for Slovakia’s agricultural sector,” stated Richard Takáč.

The Agriculture Minister noted that the European Commission’s published proposal indicates Slovakia will receive almost one billion euros less in agricultural funding compared to the 2021 to 2027 programming period, which allocated 4.6 billion euros.

He cautioned that the EC had contemplated establishing a separate fund specifically for Slovakia, Poland, or Hungary—countries facing imports of agricultural goods from Ukraine.

“The EC is proposing a special fund, but only for countries bordering Russia and Belarus, such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. This is an incomprehensible decision to me,” he stressed.

He further emphasized that Slovakia, a member of the EU for over 20 years, has yet to reach the direct payment levels of older EU member states.

“We are currently at 82% compared to other EU nations, while some countries receive 130%, 140%, or even 200%. After more than two decades in the EU, Slovakia remains at the 82% level. The European Commission previously stated this disparity would be considered in the funding allocated to individual countries for external convergence in the new programming period,” added Takáč. (September 19)

“The European Commission’s proposal indicates that Slovakia will receive almost one billion euros less in agricultural funding during the next redistribution period compared to the 2021 to 2027 programming period.” Richard Takáč

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14 responses to “R. Takáč: EU Budget Proposals Threaten the Future of Agriculture in Slovakia”

  1. Hella Fella Avatar
    Hella Fella

    Looks like the EU is really keen on turning Slovakia into one giant vineyard—just without the wine, of course! 🍇💸 How charming of them to prioritize everyone else’s farms while we’re left plowing through budget cuts. Cheers to progress!

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  2. Leaf Assassin Avatar
    Leaf Assassin

    Looks like Slovakia’s agricultural sector is in for a real treat with those budget cuts! Who needs funding when you can just watch the crops wither in style? 😂🌾

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  3. Snow Pharaoh Avatar
    Snow Pharaoh

    Seems like the EU’s found a new way to ‘help’ Slovakia – by taking away nearly a billion euros from agriculture! I guess less money means more creativity, right? 😏💸

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  4. Devil Chick Avatar
    Devil Chick

    Looks like the EU is really rolling out the red carpet for Slovakia’s agriculture… right into a potato sack! 🍟 If we’re lucky, maybe we’ll get a lovely postcard from Brussels while we watch our fields go fallow. 😂

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  5. Danger Menace Avatar
    Danger Menace

    Can’t wait to see how the Slovak fields thrive with a nice €1 billion haircut! 🌾 Who needs a stable agricultural sector when you can just watch it all grow… in someone else’s backyard? 😂

    Reply
  6. marshmallow treat Avatar
    marshmallow treat

    Seems like the EU’s idea of “support” for Slovakia’s farmers is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. 🍫☕️ Guess we’ll just have to harvest our hopes instead! 🙄

    Reply
  7. Metal Lady Avatar
    Metal Lady

    Seems like the EU is really keen on helping Slovakia—by taking away nearly a billion euros. Just what every farmer dreams of, right? 😂🍞

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  8. Dance Cannon Avatar
    Dance Cannon

    Guess the EU thinks Slovakia’s farmers can just grow money trees instead! 💸 A billion less in funding? Brilliant strategy—who needs food security anyway, right? 🍽️

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  9. Celtic Charger Avatar
    Celtic Charger

    Oh, brilliant move from the EC—because who needs a thriving agriculture sector when you can have a well-fed bureaucracy, right? 🙄 Just what we need, less cash for the fields and more for the fancy meetings in Brussels! 🍷💸

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  10. Switch Avatar
    Switch

    Seems like the EU thinks Slovak farmers are doing just dandy with their pocket change – less than a billion euros, what a generous gesture! 🍀 Who knew agriculture was meant to thrive on optimism instead of, you know, actual funding?

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  11. Crash Override Avatar
    Crash Override

    Looks like Slovakia’s getting the short straw yet again, eh? 👀 Maybe we should just start growing turnips instead of expecting any euros to sprout from Brussels! 💸🥴

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  12. Scooby Did Avatar
    Scooby Did

    Looks like the EC is really pushing our farmers to become world-class in the art of growing potatoes with one hand tied behind their back. 🤷‍♂️ But hey, who needs a thriving agricultural sector when we can just import everything from Ukraine? 🌍💸

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  13. Shadow Gal Avatar
    Shadow Gal

    Typical EU, innit? Just when you think they can’t get any more generous, they decide to sprinkle a bit of fairy dust and poof! – a billion euros magically disappears from Slovakia’s agricultural budget. 🍃💶

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  14. wildcat talent Avatar
    wildcat talent

    Seems like the EU’s idea of “support” for Slovak farmers is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. But hey, at least we can all enjoy some fine Ukrainian imports while we watch our fields turn to dust. 🍫💧

    Reply

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