# Government of Slovakia

The Government of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Vláda Slovenskej republiky) exercises executive authority 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 a majority coalition after an election to the National Council of the Slovak Republic. The Cabinet appointed by the president on the prime minister's recommendation 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 policies on the national economy and social security. It is responsible for meeting the Government program objectives within the scope of the adopted national budget. The main functions of the Government also include making proposals on the state budget, preparing the annual closing balance sheet, and issuing government regulations and decrees under the power given to it by law. One of the government's duties is formulating and managing the nation's foreign policy. It submits draft Bills to the National Council (the Slovak parliament), which are frequently preceded by nationwide discussions and consultations with the relevant organizations. As established by law, the Government can discuss in its proceedings a confidence vote motion, cases of pardoning criminal offenders, and appointment or removal from office of senior civil servants.

## Cabinet

The Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister, who presides over Deputies and Government Ministers. The President of the Slovak Republic appoints the Cabinet on the Prime Minister's recommendation. The members of the Cabinet are responsible to the National Council (the Slovak parliament) for policy and administration.

## Composition

| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party |
| Government's Office ||||||
| Prime Minister | Robert Fico | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Deputy Prime Minister ||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister for European Union Subsidies and the Recovery Plan | Peter Kmec | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Defence ||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence | Robert Kaliňák | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Economy ||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy | Denisa Saková | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Environment ||||||
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment | Tomáš Taraba | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Slovak National Party |
| Ministry of Finance ||||||
| Minister of Finance | Ladislav Kamenický | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Transport ||||||
| Minister of Transport | Jozef Ráž | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ||||||
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Richard Takáč | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization ||||||
| Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization | Richard Raši | 25 October 2023 | 19 March 2025 | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization | Samuel Migaľ | 19 March 2025 | Incumbent | Independent |
| Ministry of Interior ||||||
| Minister of Interior | Matúš Šutaj Eštok | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Justice ||||||
| Minister of Justice | Boris Susko | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs ||||||
| Minister of Foreign and European Affairs | Juraj Blanár | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family ||||||
| Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family | Erik Tomáš | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth ||||||
| Minister of Education, Research, Development and Youth | Tomáš Drucker | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Culture ||||||
| Minister of Culture | Martina Šimkovičová | 25 October 2023 | Incumbent | Slovak National Party |
| Ministry of Health ||||||
| Minister of Health | Zuzana Dolinková | 25 October 2023 | 10 October 2024 | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Minister of Health | Kamil Šaško | 10 October 2024 | Incumbent | Voice – Social Democracy |
| Ministry of Tourism and Sport ||||||
| Minister of Tourism and Sport | Dušan Keketi | 1 February 2024 | 5 March 2025 | Slovak National Party |
| Minister of Tourism and Sport | Rudolf Huliak | 5 March 2025 | Incumbent | National Coalition / Independent Candidates |