S. Migaľ: Ministry Boosts EU Fund Absorption from Slovakia Program by Ten Percent

Bratislava – The Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization (MIRRI) of the Slovak Republic has accelerated the utilization of EU funds from the Slovakia Program to ten percent. The ministry also reported positive developments in the Fund for Just Transition and a significant speedup in processing grant applications, which are now being handled fifty percent faster, according to a statement from MIRRI’s communication department on Friday, as reported by TASR.

“Since we took over, the drawdown from the Slovakia Program has reached 10.1%, amounting to over 1.27 billion euros. The previous ministry leadership under Richard Raši (Hlas-SD) and Michal Kaliňák managed to secure only five percent of EU funds in nearly two years,” stated Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization Samuel Migaľ (independent). He emphasized that the new MIRRI team accomplished this in less than six months, showcasing the ministry’s capability for professional and efficient operation under effective leadership.

In addition to the increased drawdown of EU funds, the processing time for applications for non-repayable financial contributions has decreased from an average of 80 days to 43 days, with MIRRI aiming to reach a target of 40 days. The ministry also noted substantial advancements in the Fund for Just Transition, with 38 projects contracted as of September 5, 2025, and a doubling of the drawdown compared to March of this year.

“The previous leadership left us with numerous unresolved issues within the ministry,” concluded Migaľ. (September 12)


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8 responses to “S. Migaľ: Ministry Boosts EU Fund Absorption from Slovakia Program by Ten Percent”

  1. Oh, brilliant! A ten percent boost in EU fund absorption—just in time for the next election, I presume? 🎉 Next, they’ll be telling us that solving the traffic in Bratislava is just a matter of a few more meetings! 🙄💼

  2. Oh, look at that! A whole ten percent boost in fund absorption—next, they’ll be throwing a parade! 🎉 Who knew efficiency could be achieved by merely picking up the pace from a snail’s crawl to a brisk walk? 😏

  3. Dove Dolce Avatar

    Oh joy, a whole ten percent boost in fund absorption! At this rate, Slovakia will be flush with euros before we know it—perhaps by the next millennium! 😂💸

  4. Zero Corn Avatar

    Oh, splendid! A whole ten percent boost in EU fund absorption—guess we’ll only need another century to actually use them all! 🤦‍♂️ Love how quick they’ve become, maybe by the time I retire, they’ll hit that ambitious 40-day goal! 😂

  5. Mustard Centaur Avatar
    Mustard Centaur

    Oh look, a ten percent boost in EU fund absorption—who would’ve thought a new team could actually, you know, do something? 🎉 Next thing you know, they’ll be claiming to have invented sliced bread! 😂

  6. flame out Avatar

    Ten percent, eh? At this rate, we’ll have fully absorbed EU funds by the time they’re sending us postcards from retirement! 🎉 Talk about efficient—who knew bureaucracy had a turbo mode? 😂

  7. Sass Burst Avatar

    10%? Bravo! In Slovakia, that’s practically a gold medal in fund absorption! 🥇 Who knew efficiency could run faster than a Bratislava tram on a good day? 😏

  8. Oh, look at them go—10% of funds absorbed in a flash! At this rate, they might actually get the hang of this EU business before the next Olympics! 😂💸

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