Registry Errors Leave Retirees Without Energy Assistance Despite Government Promises

Slovak retirees have been denied energy assistance due to faulty government registries, undermining what was supposed to be a flagship social program. The Ministry of Economy, led by Minister Denisa Saková, spent over two years developing the energy assistance scheme, promising a revolution in social aid through targeted support, efficiency, and an end to bureaucratic obstacles. The program was designed to provide targeted assistance to 90 percent of people with the lowest incomes, with the state subsidizing gas prices for those most in need. However, registry errors have prevented eligible retirees from receiving the promised support, while the ministry has rejected complaints about the system's failures.