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Slovak Offer For ELA IN SLOVAKIA. A GOOD IDEA. 7 SLOVAKIA: A BALANCED CHOICE 11 BRATISLAVA: READY TO HOST ELA 15 SLOVAKIA: A JUNCTION IN CENTRAL EUROPE 31 SLOVAKIA: A RICH TRADITION IN MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION 49 BRATISLAVA: A WELCOMING EUROPEAN CAPITAL 57 SLOVAKIA AT GLANCE 77 The Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic JÁN RICHTER For more than fifty years, the European project As a country integrated in the European Union has linked freedom and prosperity with a high through membership in the eurozone and the standard of social rights. However, today this Schengen Area, the Slovak Republic, with its exceptional success of the Union is endangered strategic location in central Europe, undoubtedly by social dumping, illegal work, and breaches of has all the prerequisites to facilitate cooperation existing legislative rules. between the Member States regarding politically polarizing topics. While there are already relevant institutions able to address many of the problems affecting the The Slovak Republic takes into account the diverse everyday life of Europeans, the key issue of free positions in the area of labour mobility. Our movement of workers is still waiting for a proper country‘s ability to connect Member States has institutional anchoring. I am convinced that the been clearly demonstrated in the discussion on ability to offer a direct, fair and above all common the Posted Workers Directive. Slovakia is not only solution to these challenges will be decisive for a “posting” country, but also a country where Europe’s future. For this reason, I welcome the thousands of posted workers find jobs. establishment of the European Labour Authority and, on behalf of the Slovak Republic, would like Thus, the location of the European Labour to offer this emerging institution the operational Authority in the Slovak Republic can make a background for its further work. significant contribution to strengthening cohesion between the Member States in the Union. 2 www.sk4ela.sk The Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic PETER PELLEGRINI Since its beginnings, the European Union has undoubtedly also relates to Slovakia‘s ambition placed emphasis on developing the single market to become a member of the Union with all the with its four fundamental freedoms. Labour experience and attributes that belong to it, and mobility has been proven to be one of the most we are equally ready to accelerate work on the important factors affecting the functioning of the project of deeper integration of the eurozone European Union. countries. The Slovak Republic is, however, the only eurozone and Schengen Area country without We know today that well-managed and properly a European agency or institution. regulated labour mobility supports the growth of the economy and employment across the I would like to emphasize that the Slovak Republic European Union. It is more than likely that in the gives priority to the topic of labour mobility, coming years the further growth of the economy with an interest in achieving an expert profile and employment in the EU will be driven by the on this topic, as evidenced by the fact that the fair functioning of the free movement of workers, Government of the Slovak Republic has recently which should be the main subject of the new adopted a comprehensive strategy for labour authority‘s activity. mobility. With respect to the increasing labour mobility I strongly believe that the decision to place in the European Union, I am convinced of the the European Labour Authority in the Slovak benefits and the need to create the European Republic will be a confirmation that Slovakia is a Labour Authority. responsible and constructive partner for the Union in all activities aimed at mutual cooperation. The Slovak Republic is a fully qualified candidate meeting all the prerequisites to host the European Labour Authority in its capital. Our interest www.sk4ela.sk 3 4 www.sk4ela.sk Dialogue is our working method, respect for partners our hallmark. ELA in Slovakia. A good idea. Slovakia welcomes the ELA as an institution that will to prevent cases of illegal employment. The ambition address the priorities set in the European Pillar of to host ELA is a logical next step in enhancing and Social Rights. We are, however, convinced that ELA’s sharing these competences. added value stretches beyond assisting thousands of mobile workers and enterprises. It represents Bratislava might not be the home of the world’s most the commitment and the will of the Member States famous art galleries, a place to savour fresh tapas, a to safeguard two of the four fundamental pillars of city to experience the world’s oldest tube or to watch the EU, the freedom of movement of persons and sunset over the coastline. And yet, one would be services, and their enforcement under just conditions. hard-pressed to find a cosier cosmopolitan capital in Europe to live and to work in. This is not a simple task. Yet, we are confident to assert that if one were to look for a country that is in Due to its comparably small size, Bratislava combines the geographical and political position to endorse and the advantages of living in a capital city with a friendly support ELA’s role in facilitating European dialogue, atmosphere. Bratislava is a city of unlikely synergies, one would hardly find a better match than Slovakia. where history meets state-of-the-art urban design, all The country is among the most pro-European of which is set in ancient vineyards and green forests. Member States and has repeatedly shown a nuanced Bratislavans are known for their dynamic and sporty appreciation of the historically and socially diverse way of life, a taste for contemporary, hearty Central positions of the EU Member States. European cuisine and exquisite local wines. We are offering experience and constructive Bratislava, with its Central European flair, capacity approach when it comes to addressing pressing for dialogue and appreciation of diversity is looking issues of the day, including the abuse of labour forward to welcoming ELA. mobility rules. In 2017, Slovakia initiated and hosted a regional forum of the V4 countries and their extended Be our guest and join us in exploring what we have to neighbourhood to strengthen their cooperation and offer. www.sk4ela.sk 5 6 www.sk4ela.sk ELA IN SLOVAKIA. A GOOD IDEA. www.sk4ela.sk 7 ELA IN SLOVAKIA A GOOD IDEA A NETWORK OF EXPERT INSTITUTIONS Central European Institute of Labour Employment Labour Studies Institute and Family Research Institute A SOLID TRACK RECORD OF SOCIAL CONVERGENCE IN SLOVAKIA: 520 € 480 € GROSS MINIMUM WAGE 435 € DEVELOPMENT 405 € 380 € 352 € 338 € 327 € 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 8 www.sk4ela.sk MAKING THE EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS REAL Slovakia aims to be at the regional forefront of the social rights agenda. We offer: CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH when it comes to addressing burning issues of the day, including the abuse of labour mobility rules. In 2017, Slovakia initiated and hosted a regional forum of the V4 countries and their extended neighbourhood to strengthen their cooperation and to prevent cases ELA IN SLOVAKIA. A GOOD IDEA. of illegal employment. The ambition to host ELA is a logical next step in enhancing and sharing this competence. CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS going beyond the standard instruments. Slovakia recently launched a self-standing national labour mobility strategy with the aim of safeguarding decent working conditions for workers and hindering instances of social dumping. CONCENTRATED WORK on our goals. At the beginning of 2018, Slovakia reached a 75% employment rate among its 20-64 - year-olds, two years ahead of the deadline set by the Europe 2020 strategy. COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL DIALOGUE We value the opinions and the experience of our social partners. Making work pay is a call we subscribe to, and we believe it to be the best way for social convergence in Europe. CONNECTING SOCIAL RIGHTS WITH TRADITION Building on Slovakia‘s distinct tradition as the continent‘s first country to introduce co-operatives in 1845, the Government has recently re-worked and adopted a new act on social economy. By doing so, Slovakia offers innovative ideas to work towards more social and regional convergence in Europe. www.sk4ela.sk 9 10 www.sk4ela.sk SLOVAKIA: A BALANCED CHOICE www.sk4ela.sk 11 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF EU AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 13 1 SLOVAKIA 2 1 4 2 1 0 0 2 0 5 2 2 0 1 Slovakia is the only EU Member State from the 2004 enlargement that is both a Schengen Area member and a eurozone member, which does not host any EU institution or agency. 12 www.sk4ela.sk EUROPEAN UNION 1 MEMBER OF THE EU FOR 15 YEARS 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 13 1 SLOVAKIA 2 SCHENGEN AREA geographical balance 1 4 2 1 0 0 FREE MOVEMENT SLOVAKIA: A BALANCED CHOICE 2 0 OF PEOPLE AND GOODS SINCE 2007 5 2 2 0 1 EUROZONE EURO AS OFFICIAL CURRENCY SINCE 2009 www.sk4ela.sk 13 14 www.sk4ela.sk BRATISLAVA: READY TO HOST ELA www.sk4ela.sk 15 Slovakia has identified several suitable alternatives for ELA’s new seat in the central business district of Bratislava. The final decision fell on the office buildingLandererova 12 (L12), which is, among other reasons, being proposed for its convenient location. L12 is part of a wider business, residential, shopping and leisure centre at the Danube riverfront, called the Eurovea City. L12 was finished in 2018 when it welcomed its first tenants. With its riverfront apartments, 5-star Sheraton Hotel, a large shopping mall and ample options to dine, life at Eurovea City never stops.
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