Tag: Slovakia
Commission approves Cohesion Policy funds redirection to mitigate the impact of #Coronavirus in Denmark and near the Hungarian-Slovakian border
The European Commission has approved the modifications of the ‘Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Businesses’ programme in Denmark and of the Interreg Hungary-Slovakia programme. Thanks to the modifications, the two programmes will allocate additional resources to address the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira (pictured) said: “From the Danube river […]
Commission approves €80 million Slovak scheme to support research, development and testing infrastructure for #Coronavirus relevant products
The European Commission has approved a €80 million Slovak scheme to support industrial research and experimental development projects, as well as testing and upscaling infrastructures related to the production of coronavirus relevant products.The scheme was approved under the state aid Temporary Framework. The public support will be co-financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds. […]
Commission approves €4 billion Slovak direct grant and guarantee schemes to support companies affected by #Coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved three Slovak aid schemes, with an overall budget of €4 billion, to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The measures were approved under the State Aid Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as amended on 3 April and 8 May 2020. The support will take the form of direct grants […]
Commission approves €200 million Slovak rent compensation scheme to support companies affected by #Coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €200 million Slovak scheme to support companies renting premises, which were limited or to carry out their activities due to the measures imposed by the Slovak government in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. These companies had to close business in the premises, interrupt teaching (in schools and school […]
EU citizens want more competences for the EU to deal with crises like #COVID-19
EU in action: medical equipment from RescEU reserve being delivered to Spain in May 2020. ©EU/A.P.E. In a new survey commissioned by the European Parliament, a majority (58%) state they have experienced financial difficulties since the start of the crisis. Conducted at the end of April 2020, nearly seven out of ten respondents (69%) want […]
#Coronavirus – EU channels assistance to #Ukraine
In response to a request from Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Slovakia has offered protective facemasks, disinfectants, blankets, among other items to help the country tackle the coronavirus pandemic. The EU will co-ordinate and co-finance the delivery of this assistance to Ukraine. Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarčič said: “The coronavirus pandemic must be tackled […]
Commission approves €2 billion #Slovakia employment aid scheme to preserve jobs and support the self-employed during the #Coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Slovak aid scheme for preserving employment and supporting self-employed individuals affected by the coronavirus outbreak and the emergency measures taken by the State. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as amended on 3 April 2020. Executive Vice […]
