Slovakia's Agriculture Minister Claims Improved EU Fund Absorption Under Current Government

Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč defended his ministry's performance in utilizing European Union funds, claiming the current government has absorbed 900 million euros over two years compared to just 140 million euros spent by previous administrations over three and a half years. Takáč stated his ministry would continue efforts to reduce bureaucracy and increase efficiency in the administration of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which provides EU subsidies to Slovak farmers. The minister's comments appear to respond to criticism of the government's handling of agricultural funding programs. The Common Agricultural Policy represents one of the largest sources of EU funding for Slovakia's agricultural sector, supporting farmers through direct payments and rural development programs.