Trade unions and employers in Slovakia received the 2027 budget proposal just one day before discussions are scheduled to begin. The proposal comes shortly after the dismissal of Tomáš Taraba from his position as Minister of the Environment. The governing coalition agreed on Friday to approve the budget at a government meeting on Monday. The government plans to maintain a deficit of just under five percent, specifically targeting 4.94 percent. The budget proposal details allocations for energy assistance, wage increases, and a 13th pension payment, signaling a focus on social and economic support for citizens of Slovakia. Further details of the budget remain to be disclosed.