Slovak Government Seeks Meeting with Public Procurement Office Over Lengthy Control Procedures

Slovakia's government is requesting a meeting with the Public Procurement Office (ÚVO) to address concerns about prolonged control procedures that are hampering public procurement processes. Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the lengthy reviews conducted by ÚVO are complicating the absorption of European Union funds. The Public Procurement Office is Slovakia's regulatory body responsible for overseeing public procurement procedures and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The government's criticism suggests tensions over the balance between procurement oversight and administrative efficiency, particularly as Slovakia works to utilize available EU funding within required timeframes.