October 1, 2025

V. Remišová: Slovakia Risks Losing Millions in EU Funds from the Rural Development Program

October 1, 2025
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Bratislava – The Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic is required to secure 440 million euros from EU funds through the rural development program by the end of the year. With only three months remaining, there is a concern that a significant portion of these funds may be lost permanently. Opposition MP Veronika Remišová (Hnutie Slovensko, Za ľudí, KÚ) highlighted this issue during a press conference, as reported by TASR.

“I previously warned that the Minister of Agriculture lost 216 million euros intended for farmers. By the year’s end, we could see further losses,” stated Veronika Remišová. She remarked that it is unrealistic for projects to be finalized and funds to be allocated by the end of December. Remišová is calling for Minister of Agriculture Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) to appear in parliament to clarify the management of EU funds.

Additionally, Remišová expressed her discontent regarding recent contracts signed by the Ministry of Agriculture with legal and consulting firms.

“In recent months, Minister Takáč has entered into contracts with law firms totaling over half a million euros, despite having a fully staffed legal department within the ministry,” remarked the former Minister of Investments, Regional Development, and Informatization of the Slovak Republic. She indicated her intention to approach the Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic to assess the efficacy of these contracts. (September 30)

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8 responses to “V. Remišová: Slovakia Risks Losing Millions in EU Funds from the Rural Development Program”

  1. Lucky Aurora Avatar
    Lucky Aurora

    Just what we need, another opportunity to watch our euros vanish into thin air. 🙄 Maybe we should send a magician to Parliament instead of the Minister – at least then we’d have a show worth the ticket price! 🎩✨

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  2. Rusty Vortex Avatar
    Rusty Vortex

    Seems like the Minister of Agriculture is auditioning for a role in a tragedy—losing millions while the clock’s ticking. 🎭 Maybe he thinks “use it or lose it” applies only to his gym membership? 😂

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  3. hella fella Avatar
    hella fella

    You know, it’s charming how our government is on a tightrope act with EU funds—who knew losing millions was an Olympic sport? 😏 Let’s just hope they don’t trip over their own paperwork before the year’s out!

    Reply
  4. Firefly Avatar
    Firefly

    Oh, splendid! Just when you think you’ve seen the last of bureaucratic blunders, here comes Slovakia playing hide-and-seek with 440 million euros—what a show! 🎭💸

    Reply
  5. Digital Equinox Avatar
    Digital Equinox

    Losing millions in EU funds? Oh, what a surprise! Just another day in Slovak politics, where ‘deadline’ means ‘whenever, mate’ 😏.

    Reply
  6. Treasure Devil Avatar
    Treasure Devil

    Brilliant, isn’t it? Just three months to save nearly half a billion euros – it’s like trying to bake a soufflé in a microwave! 🍽️💸

    Reply
  7. Blink Avatar
    Blink

    Seems like Slovakia’s got a real knack for losing money faster than a bad bet in a Bratislava casino. 🤑 Who needs 440 million euros anyway when you can just keep hiring lawyers for fun?

    Reply
  8. Crossing Guard Avatar
    Crossing Guard

    Looks like Slovakia’s about to turn EU funds into a game of hide and seek—only, I reckon they’ll be the ones hiding while the cash does a vanishing act. 😏💸

    Reply
  9. ZenaCake Avatar
    ZenaCake

    Looks like the Slovak agriculture minister is on a mission to redefine “throwing money down the drain” – who knew managing EU funds could be so avant-garde? 🥴💸

    Reply

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