Manifesto of the Government of the Slovak Republic
Manifesto of the Government of the Slovak Republic (.pdf)
In the parliamentary elections held on 10 March 2012, the citizens of Slovakia expressed resounding support for the implementation of a programme based on social stability, certainties for the people, and a pro-European orientation. The Government of the Slovak Republic (the “Government”) has been appointed based on that mandate and in compliance with constitutional procedures. As a starting point of its activities, the Government shall, in a permanent social dialogue, strive to eliminate the impacts of the crisis and ensure the consistent economic, social, political and environmental development of Slovakia.
Pursuant to Article 113 of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic, the Government presents itself to the National Council of the Slovak Republic and, along with a request for a vote of confidence, presents this Manifesto.
In the parliamentary elections held on 10 March 2012, the citizens of Slovakia expressed resounding support for the implementation of a programme based on social stability, certainties for the people, and a pro-European orientation. The Government of the Slovak Republic (the “Government”) has been appointed based on that mandate and in compliance with constitutional procedures. As a starting point of its activities, the Government shall, in a permanent social dialogue, strive to eliminate the impacts of the crisis and ensure the consistent economic, social, political and environmental development of Slovakia.
Pursuant to Article 113 of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic, the Government presents itself to the National Council of the Slovak Republic and, along with a request for a vote of confidence, presents this Manifesto.
The Government has defined the following key tasks for the performance of its four-year mandate:
1. Strengthen the certainties of the people by alleviating the impacts of the crisis;
2. Consolidate public finances in order to bring the general government deficit below three per cent of GDP in 2013;
3. Support economic growth and price stability;
4. Reduce the high level of unemployment among the young and systematically tackle the problem of long-term unemployment and, in particular, regional unemployment;
5. Enhance the enforceability of the law and systematically eradicate corruption at all levels of society;
6. Consolidate the public healthcare system with a particular emphasis on its financial stabilisation;
7. Strengthen Slovakia’s share of responsibility for achieving the strategic objectives of the European Union, advance the legitimate interests of the Slovak Republic in the European Union, and use EU funds effectively to modernise and develop the state and society;
8. Foster the economic, social and territorial cohesion of society;
9. Establish long-term trends for the economic, social, environmental, scientific and technological development of Slovakia and for the betterment of the quality of life;
10. Be a government open to all segments of Slovak society, including through the newly established Solidarity and Development Council as a platform for dialogue with social partners.
1. Strengthen the certainties of the people by alleviating the impacts of the crisis;
2. Consolidate public finances in order to bring the general government deficit below three per cent of GDP in 2013;
3. Support economic growth and price stability;
4. Reduce the high level of unemployment among the young and systematically tackle the problem of long-term unemployment and, in particular, regional unemployment;
5. Enhance the enforceability of the law and systematically eradicate corruption at all levels of society;
6. Consolidate the public healthcare system with a particular emphasis on its financial stabilisation;
7. Strengthen Slovakia’s share of responsibility for achieving the strategic objectives of the European Union, advance the legitimate interests of the Slovak Republic in the European Union, and use EU funds effectively to modernise and develop the state and society;
8. Foster the economic, social and territorial cohesion of society;
9. Establish long-term trends for the economic, social, environmental, scientific and technological development of Slovakia and for the betterment of the quality of life;
10. Be a government open to all segments of Slovak society, including through the newly established Solidarity and Development Council as a platform for dialogue with social partners.
Contents of the Manifesto:
- SOCIAL STABILITY AND CERTAINTIES FOR PEOPLE
- STRENGTHENING THE POSITION OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE WORLD
- SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- ROLE OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR
- KNOWLEDGE-BASED SOCIETY, EDUCATION AND CULTURE
- QUALITY OF LIFE AS A OUTCOME OF A COHESIVE SOCIETY
- DEVELOPMENT OF SLOVAK REGIONS
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