# Slovakia fiscal and social subsidy policies > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovakia-fiscal-and-social-subsidy-policies > Updated: 2026-11-02T05:41:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In October 2026, the Slovak government implemented significant subsidies for public transportation to mitigate rising fuel costs. This included a 50% reduction in second-class railway fares and extensions to regional bus and urban transport services. Prime Minister Robert Fico reported a substantial increase in passenger numbers following these measures. During this period, Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický presented the 2027 draft state budget, which aimed to adhere to European Commission fiscal rules while increasing spending on social services, healthcare, and transport. By November 2026, the government announced plans to reduce the coverage of targeted energy assistance in 2027. Minister of Economy Denisa Saková stated that assistance would cover approximately 86 percent of households, down from roughly 90 percent, with projected state expenditure dropping from 430 million euros to 340 million euros. This reduction is due to legislative changes regarding eligibility criteria, such as the inclusion of dividends in household income calculations. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Slovakia to reduce energy assistance coverage in 2027 Slovakia's energy assistance will cover 86 percent of households in 2027, down from 90 percent this year, as state spending is expected to decrease to 340 million euros due to legislative changes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-to-reduce-energy-assistance-coverage-in-2027 ### 2026-10-07: Slovakia implements 50% public transport fare reductions Slovakia is extending 50% discounts on rail, regional bus, and urban public transport to combat fuel costs. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Kamenický presented a 2027 budget draft focused on social spending and tax 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-to-extend-50-rail-fare-discounts-through-year-end --- Cite as: Slovakia fiscal and social subsidy policies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovakia-fiscal-and-social-subsidy-policies