Country Note Slovakia 2026

This Country Note offers a concise overview of the Slovak Republic’s framework for screening foreign investments and situates it within the European Union’s broader economic‑security agenda. It explains the policy purpose of screening, to safeguard security and public order while preserving openness to investment and outlines the structure of Slovakia’s regime introduced by Act No. 497/2022 Coll. (in force since March 2023). The Note summarises the scope of application, the high‑level process leading to clearance, conditional clearance, or prohibition, and the principles guiding mitigation and enforcement. It also highlights recent and forthcoming EU‑level developments and the implications for national alignment and offers a brief market outlook to help readers interpret the policy context.

The Country Note is intended for investors, counsel, policymakers and analysts seeking a reliable, up‑to‑date primer on Slovakia’s screening system. It draws on the applicable legislation and implementing instruments, publicly available government materials (including the Ministry of Economy’s reporting), and comparative EU documentation. Where relevant, it flags areas to watch as the EU framework evolves and national practice matures.