The year 2026 must bring greater certainty regarding energy prices and stronger support for competitiveness to businesses
The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic (MoE SR) is preparing measures to reduce energy costs for businesses, increase the predictability of energy prices, and strengthen the competitiveness of Slovak industry in 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic Denisa Saková informed business representatives of this on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at a conference organized by the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SOPK), which focused on the current challenges facing the competitiveness of Slovak industry. Key topics of the conference included the development of electricity and gas prices for industrial enterprises, differences in energy prices among individual EU member states, the planned state aid scheme through the CISAF framework, as well as possible measures to reduce the regulatory burden on energy-intensive industries within the jurisdiction of the Regulatory Office for Network Industries (ÚRSO).
“Slovak companies must receive a clear signal that the state stands by their side. The year 2026 is set to be a turning point, in which we will bring companies greater certainty in energy prices, lower costs, and stable business conditions. The Ministry of Economy is actively promoting solutions both domestically and in Brussels to ensure that Slovak industry is not at a disadvantage compared to competitors in other EU countries. Our priority is a strong economy, strong businesses, and jobs in Slovakia,” said Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic.
High energy prices remain a Europe-wide problem that significantly affects industrial competitiveness and companies’ investment decisions. The Ministry of Economy will therefore focus on increasing price predictability and energy availability by supporting long-term contracts, developing local energy sources, removing barriers to self-generation, and introducing flexible tariffs. Price stabilization is also supported by the diversification of gas supplies, the expansion of transmission capacities, and the strengthening of competition in the field of energy storage.
The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic is also actively engaged in addressing energy pricing issues at the European Union level. Negotiations have taken place with representatives of the European Commission, bilateral discussions alongside meetings of the EU Council of Ministers, and technical discussions on the preparation of a state aid scheme under the CISAF framework. The planned state aid scheme to compensate for a portion of electricity costs is intended to serve as a supplementary tool to reduce businesses’ energy costs. The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic is negotiating with domestic partners and the European Commission to determine the most advantageous parameters for the support, with its launch expected in the first half of 2026.
The discussion also focused on the upcoming European Competitiveness Fund, which, starting in 2028, is intended to support investments in the clean transition and decarbonization of industry, digitalization, industrial biotechnology, and innovation activities, including in the defense sector. The goal is to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Slovak industry and ensure the effective use of both national and European support instruments.
The Press Department of the MoE SR